Spanish Football Federation President faces 15-year sentence

The Daily Mail reported that the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) could be banned from football for up to 15 years, the highest penalty FIFA has imposed. Rubiales is currently suspended for 90 days pending an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment of a player at the 2023 Women's World Cup.

After a five-hour meeting yesterday (August 28), the Spanish Football Federation confirmed that they had asked Mr. Rubiales to resign. They said that Mr. Rubiales' behavior was "unacceptable" and "caused serious damage to the image of Spanish football." This move contrasts with the RFEF's reaction after the first meeting held last weekend, when the RFEF supported Mr. Rubiales and was ready to sue those who defamed the president.

Spanish Football Federation President Rubiales is boycotted due to sexual harassment scandal.

The change in the RFEF's stance comes after FIFA warned that it could ban the Spanish national team and clubs from international competitions. Rubiales instructed the RFEF to file a complaint with UEFA, requesting that the Spanish Football Federation be punished for allowing the government to interfere in its management. However, UEFA rejected this request.

In addition, according to AS, the head coach of the Spanish women's team, Jorge Vilda, is likely to be fired in the next few days. This coach is considered a close friend of Mr. Rubiales, although he has not expressed his support for the president of the Spanish Football Federation in this scandal.

Coach Vilda is also the only person on the Spanish team's coaching staff who has not resigned after winning the 2023 Women's World Cup. His entire team of 11 members quit to protest against president Luis Rubiales.

Coach Jorge Vilda said: " My job as coach of the women's team and Sports Director of the women's teams is to aim for high achievements in sport. In addition, I always promote inclusion, respect and fairness. The achievements at the World Cup and at lower team levels have demonstrated the strong support of the federation for women's football."

Phuong Mai

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