Spanish Government Issues Warning to Rafael Louzán

The Spanish government has sent a warning to Rafael Louzán, the newly appointed president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). Through the Minister of Sports, the government has hinted at the possibility of new elections for the RFEF leadership. The final decision will hinge on the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding Louzán.

Despite his recent appointment as RFEF president, Louzán’s position may be short-lived. He is currently facing legal troubles, with a 7-year disqualification sentence for misconduct during his tenure as president of the Pontevedra Provincial Council. Louzán has appealed to the Supreme Court to retain his current position. The court’s decision will determine whether he can continue as RFEF president, as a ruling against him would disqualify him from FIFA and UEFA positions due to integrity concerns. At present, he has temporary permission to lead the RFEF, pending the Supreme Court’s final verdict.

Pilar Alegría, Minister of Education, Vocational Training, and Sports, addressed the RFEF situation in a recent interview. She stated, “We’ve been projecting a negative image for years now. We all remember the issues with previous federation presidents. We will await the oral hearing on February 5th, and if the seven-year sentence for misconduct is upheld, we will act in accordance with the Sports Law and call for new federation elections.”

These statements clearly indicate that the government will not allow Louzán to remain in office if the Supreme Court rules against him. The future of the RFEF presidency now depends on the judicial decision and the potential for new elections.