FIFA and UEFA They are very serious. The threat to Spanish football is clear and if the electoral blockade in which the Royal Spanish Football Federation currently finds itself is not resolved, the teams, the competitions and even the 2030 World Cup They are in serious danger.
On Wednesday afternoon there was a meeting at the Superior Sports Council attended by representatives of FIFA and UEFA. Both organizations have issued a warning that seems strong, and before the end of 2024, the RFEF must have a new president, otherwise these two associations will intervene.
One of the big concerns is the 2030 World Cup. Although Spain’s candidacy has been unofficially chosen, on December 11 FIFA will choose the final venue at its congress. If by then the RFEF still does not find stability, the celebration of this World Cup in Spain You will be in serious danger.
In addition, Spanish clubs would be in serious danger of being able to continue competing in Europe. And even more, the Spanish team could also be excluded from international competitions, making the resolution of the RFEF electoral blockade more urgent than ever.
“The meeting was positive and we are confident that the CSD intends to help put in place an electoral process and resolve an obvious problem that has existed for over a year. Spanish Federation is one of the most important, if not the most important, in the world, and it must have a president,” he said. Emilio Garcia Silvero, Legal Director of FIFA.
“On December 11, the FIFA Congress will choose the venue for the 2030 World Cup and more than 200 federations will give their confidence to a long-term project, but for this the Federation must have a president,” Silvero continued.
“If the process does not move forward, if we continue without a president in the coming months, FIFA and UEFA will act,” Silvero commented in very harsh statements.
“We asked the RFEF to immediately call elections in accordance with the electoral order approved by the CSD. This means that within 15 to 20 days, it must call elections for the presidency and the Assembly. We have asked the CSD to have who is in this process and contribute to ensuring the stability of the RFEF so that it has a president within a maximum period of three months”, concluded Silvero.
