Pedro Rocha removed from the race for the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation as the appeal of the National Court is rejected
Earlier this year, Pedro Rocha was suspended from his position as president of the Spanish Football Federation after Spain's Sports Administrative Tribunal (TAD) ruled that he had abused his power by firing the former Secretary General Andreu Camps – this was considered a violation of sports discipline. regulations
Rocha had appealed this decision, but as for AS Diarythis has now been rejected by the National Court. It means that he will not be able to resume his position during the next elections, as his suspension will last for two years.
It means that the Territorial must decide on a new leading candidate. As reported by Marcoan emergency meeting is already underway to determine who will take that position, with the likes of Salvador Gomar and Rafael Louzan believed to be in contention.
Spanish football has been sparkling on the field in the last 12-15 months, but off-field matters have somewhat overshadowed these achievements. It remains to be seen how things play out from here, given that there is a lot of uncertainty.