FIFA and UEFA are watching the government: the EuroCup and Spanish clubs in Europe are under threat

The situation is rapidly becoming more complicated regarding the future of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).. The decision of the Supreme Sports Council on the creation The RFEF Oversight, Normalization and Representation Commission’s response to the identity crisis has caused discomfort among football’s top bodies.

Therefore, regardless of what the Steering Committee of the Supreme Sports Council (SSC) decides, possible government intervention, as some have wanted to demonstrate, It’s not so easy.

The rules of football protect the sport itself from the entry of politicians when it comes to making decisions and taking steps to establish control within the governing bodies. So much so that In many cases, teams and selections from certain countries were prohibited from competing due to the emergence of politicians in leadership and decision-making positions.

Well, the warning has come and MARCA is able to ensure that due to this turn of events The participation of the Spanish national team in the Eurocup and the clubs’ participation in European competition next season is under serious threat.

Joint statement by FIFA and UEFA

FIFA and UEFA have issued a joint statement regarding the RFEF, which clearly addresses the concerns expressed by Marca and which could impact both the national team and teams in the sporting aspect. The statement says the following:

“FIFA and UEFA are closely monitoring the situation around the RFEF with great concern.

FIFA and UEFA will request further information to assess the extent to which the CSD’s appointment of the so-called “Commission for Supervision, Normalization and Representation” may affect the RFEF’s commitment to manage its affairs independently and without undue government interference.

“We have no further comment at this time.”

Government review pending

The news this Wednesday of the security measures by which the Spanish Government had taken control of the Federation raised the alarm and caused alarm. UEFA has taken it upon itself to be mindful of the consequences that clear and open government intervention can have.as announced Wednesday evening to all four winds.

The matter is serious and both the European Cup and the future of Spanish teams in Europe are at stake. The government already knows this.