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/ 7 days ago

Ultimatum presented to Spain FA amid possible European ban

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is facing increasing scrutiny from FIFA and UEFA due to the ongoing leadership crisis that has engulfed the organization. The situation arose following the suspension of former RFEF president Pedro Rocha in July 2023. It has left the federation without a permanent leader for three months. With the end of […]

News

/ 13 days ago

Spanish FA could veto LaLiga games in USA

LaLiga has long aimed to stage official league games abroad, particularly in the USA, in a bid to expand its global reach. However, despite several attempts, the Spanish soccer league continues to face significant hurdles; primarily from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Spanish courts. Recent events indicate that there have been some improvements. […]

News

/ 162 days ago

Date revealed for La Liga clubs to learn European ban decision

Accusations of corruption against the Spanish FA and its members, both present and past, have led to a huge disarray. And it is far from over. A few weeks ago, the Spanish government stepped in to fix problems at the RFEF. Thus, they have established a special commission to supervise the Federation, according to Marca. […]

Spain

/ 395 days ago

Spain FA President Luis Rubiales resigns following Hermoso kiss

Harsh criticism and related suspensions have led to Luis Rubiales, the President of the Football Association in Spain, resigning from his post. Rubiales notoriously kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup. Despite widespread requests for his resignation, Rubiales protested what he called a "social assassination" from critics. On Sunday, […]

FIFA

/ 411 days ago

FIFA suspends Rubiales for unwanted kiss with player

FIFA has decided to officially suspend Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales. The embattled exec previously made headlines for kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's triumph at the Women's World Cup. Rubiales initially apologized for the incident, but claimed it was a consensual kiss. Nevertheless, many around the soccer world […]