Javier Tebas
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Javier Tebas Medrano[1] (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈβjeɾ ˈteβas]; born 31 July 1962), is a Spanish lawyer and the president of Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional, the association responsible for administering Spain's two highest-tier professional football leagues. First elected in April 2013, he was re-elected for a fourth term in December 2023 until 2027.[2][3] Tebas has promised that this will be his last term, ending in 2027.[4]
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Tebas and the second or maternal family name is Medrano.
Quick Facts President of Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional, Preceded by ...
Javier Tebas | |
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President of Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional | |
Assumed office 26 April 2013 | |
Preceded by | José Luis Astiazarán |
Personal details | |
Born | Xavier Tebas Medrano[1] (1962-07-31) 31 July 1962 (age 61) San José, Costa Rica |
Nationality | Spanish |
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Tebas is a supporter of the right wing Spanish Vox party.[5][6] He is a supporter of Real Madrid, although he has claimed that this does not affect his neutrality as president.[7][8]