The Rubiales affair takes a new turn. The Spanish Federation has indeed complained to UEFA about government interference, which could have serious consequences if Luis Rubiales is removed from his post.
The Rubiales affair experienced new twists on Monday. While a “an extraordinary and urgent meeting of the Commission of Presidents of the Autonomous and Territorial Federations”, according to the RFEF statement to be held this Monday afternoon following the 90-day provisional suspension imposed by FIFA on Luis Rubiales, his relatives continue to sound the charge. Secretary General of the Federation, Andreu Camps has thus stepped up to denounce to UEFA the interference of the Spanish government in the management of the Federation.
For several days, the Spanish government has indeed been pushing to convince Luis Rubiales to resign following the forced kiss on the player Jenni Hermoso during the ceremonies which followed the title won by Spain at the Women’s World Cup. The vice-president of the government, Yolanda Díaz, and the minister of sports Miquel Iceta thus condemned his actions and demanded that he take his responsibilities. The second-named also initiated a complaint with the Court of Arbitration for Sport in order to be able, as a last resort, to dismiss him.
The sanctions provide for the exclusion of clubs from all European Cups
These maneuvers could have serious consequences on Spanish football according to the Rubiales clan. UEFA prohibits the interference of the authorities in the affairs of the Federations and could therefore, if necessary, suspend the Spanish Federation and therefore ultimately pronounce the exclusion of Spanish clubs from all European Cups, according to the sanctions provided for. by the European body. Because the latter hears that “the federations manage their affairs independently and without undue influence from third parties. Any body or decision of a body that has not been elected or appointed in accordance with said procedure, even on a provisional basis, will not be recognized by UEFA. »
“Camps’ sole intention is to get UEFA to threaten the Spanish government with the suspension of the RFEF and, therefore, exclusion from all European competitions,” explained a Spanish politician on condition of anonymity while the European body has still not reacted to the controversial life which agitates Spanish football. The friendship between Luis Rubiales, vice-president of UEFA, to Aleksander Ceferin would not be there for nothing…
