La Liga’s President Javier Tebas Talks Future Expansion and Global Reach with Goal-Line Technology Concerns

Javier Tebas, president of La Liga, discussed the league’s plans for the future in an interview with Expansion. One of the topics he touched on was the possibility of official matches being played abroad and the use of goal-line technology. Tebas expressed his thoughts on expanding La Liga’s global footprint and stated that he believes it could happen in the 2025-26 season.

Tebas emphasized the importance of tapping into international markets, particularly North America, to solidify La Liga’s position as one of the world’s premier football leagues. He acknowledged the challenges posed by competing leagues and the need for innovation. “Other very competitive leagues are coming so we can’t always do the same thing, they would overtake us,” he stated.

Regarding goal-line technology, Tebas addressed concerns about its effectiveness and cost. Instead of using goal-line technology, he proposed increasing the use of cameras to assist referees. Tebas explained that goal-line technology is not a perfect technology and that is why it is not used in La Liga games. However, he pointed out that there are other ways to improve officiating standards without investing a lot of money. He advocated for a more cost-effective approach to improving officiating standards by implementing more cameras that help referees.