Madrid, July 21 -- La Liga President Javier Tebas said FIFA chief Gianni Infantino should step down from his position, arguing that his tenure has run its course.

Tebas expressed little confidence that a change in leadership would happen, claiming FIFA's current system discourages challengers.

He also stressed that while many privately disagree with Infantino's leadership and decisions, they are unwilling to publicly oppose him or mount a serious challenge.

"In my opinion, yes, I think his time is up. He shouldn't stay, but the current state of affairs means he won't leave," Tebas said as per Reuters.

"There's no opposition candidate; no one wants to run to lose. This is the system, and it's a system that's flawed from the ground up. ...