Judge Rejects Rocha’s Bid to Contest for Spanish Football Federation Presidency
Madrid, Spain – A Spanish judge has ruled that former referee Luis Rubiales cannot run for re-election as the head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), delivering a significant blow to his campaign. The decision was influenced by an ongoing investigation involving Rubiales, who had been seeking to lead the federation for another term. Rubiales, who previously served as a prominent referee before transitioning to administrative roles within football, faces allegations of administrative misconduct. These charges, which surfaced earlier this year, prompted legal scrutiny and widespread media attention, casting a shadow over his tenure … Read more