The Committee of Presidents of Regional and Territorial Federations of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) unanimously agreed. to ask Luis Rubiales to immediately submit his resignation as president of the RFEF.
This decision was made on Monday, August 28, at a six-hour meeting at the Ciudad del Futbol stadium in Las Rozas.
After recent events and unacceptable behavior which have seriously damaged the image of Spanish football, the Presidents are demanding that Mr. Luis Rubiales resign immediately as President of the RFEF,” the statement posted on the X account, formerly known as Twitter, said.
The RFEF also detailed in the document the agreements reached, which also include a call for Pedro Rocha to interim president after temporary suspension of Rubiales from FIFA, withdraw the communication made on behalf of the Federation with FIFA and UEFA so that they act and prevent the participation of Spanish teams due to government interference.
in a statement They also took the opportunity to congratulate Women’s soccer team for winning the World Championship held in Australia and New Zealand
“We appreciate the meaning and legacy of the success of Spanish sport. We express our admiration and gratitude to this unique group of players and congratulate all those who, over the years, have purposefully contributed to the development of Spanish football,” the letter reads.
Other points that are emphasized are that they call on the relevant authorities for an organic restructuring in strategic positions of the Federation to give way to a new stage of management in Spanish football.
“RFEF remains committed to continuing to implement its investments as well as its equity policy to develop women’s football,” it said in a statement.
The Commission of Presidents reiterated its unanimous support Pedro Rocha will be the leader in a new phase “where the line to be followed is dialogue and reconciliation with all football institutions”.
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Source: La Opinion
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