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The threat of sanctions from FIFA and UEFA looms over Spanish football

Spanish football is now under intense pressure as the possibility of sanctions from FIFA and UEFA looms. This threat, far from being fictitious, is very real and may take definitive form during the next FIFA Congress scheduled for May.

The origins of the crisis

In accordance BrandTHE General Sports Council (Higher Sports Council) recently received joint correspondence from FIFA and UEFA, urging them to clarify the role of the Oversight, Standardization and Representation Commission, as well as its similarity to possible political interference. The inquiry highlights growing tensions between the governing bodies of Spanish football and the governing bodies of world football.

In a context where FIFA has recently imposed sanctions on several confederations, including Peru, Chad, Guatemala, Kenya, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe, Spain is now in the hot seat. FIFA and UEFA authorities were stunned by recent revelations of impending sanctions against Pedro Rochaalthough the meeting was scheduled for later in the week.

The expectations of international authorities

The governing bodies of world football believe that Sports Minister Rodríguez Uribes has failed in previous agreements and demand convincing explanations. In the absence of an adequate response in the coming days, Spain risks being subjected to immediate sanctions, which could compromise the country’s participation inEuroinfluence the clubs and even question the organization of WC 2030.

Despite attempts to mediate and resolve the conflict, FIFA and UEFA have made their position clear: there is no room for political intervention in the world of football. This impasse underlines the urgency for the Spanish authorities to find an acceptable solution to avoid devastating consequences for national football.