Saturday, December 16, 2017

Spain could be kicked out of 2018 World Cup

Spain could be kicked out of 2018 World Cup after FIFA write to Spanish football federation warning them about political interference

  • FIFA have warned the Spanish football federation against political interference
  • Spanish football federation are seeking a new permanent president to take over
  • Angel Maria Villar resigned from the role after his arrest on corruption charges
  • Interim chief Juan Luis Larrea has been in charge since Villar's arrest back in July
Spain's involvement at the 2018 World Cup is under threat after FIFA warned the Spanish football federation against political interference.
FIFA has informed the Spanish football federation (RFEF) that continued involvement from Spain's government in the upcoming election for RFEF president could see them banned from the World Cup next summer. 
Spanish football has been led by interim president Juan Luis Larrea since July, when former chief Angel Maria Villar was forced to step down on corruption charges. 


Spain face possible expulsion from the 2018 World Cup in Russia by governing body FIFA
While proposals for the new election have yet to be delivered, the Spanish government's National Sports Council have made contact with the RFEF over the eventual vote for Villar's permanent successor. 
According to Spanish outlet El Pais, FIFA would rule any involvement the Spanish government has in the election as political interference.
FIFA can suspend any the membership of any national team if their football association is ruled to be influenced by political pressure. 
Rules state that: 'Each member must manage their affairs independently and ensure that there is no interference by third parties in their affairs.'

Angel Maria Villar resigned from his position as RFEF president after his arrest back in July

Angel Maria Villar resigned from his position as RFEF president after his arrest back in July

Juan Luis Larrea has been in interim charge of RFEF since Villar's arrest on corruption charges

Juan Luis Larrea has been in interim charge of RFEF since Villar's arrest on corruption charges
Villar stepped down from the role after being arrested on corruption charges back in July. along with his son and three other RFEF executives. The allegations related to collusion, embezzlement and falsifying of documents.
The former Spain player also resigned from his position as UEFA vice-president and FIFA executive vice-president, where he was essentially second in command behind Gianni Infantino. 
The Spanish government want the RFEF to hold an election to officially end Villar's reign and to rebuild the reputation of the tarnished football federation. 
Then-FIFA president Sepp Blatter previously threatened to ban Spain from Euro 2008, a tournament they went on to win, when the Spanish government was accused of interfering in the election process.

Spain are among the favourites to lift the World Cup in Russia at next summer's tournament
Spain are among the favourites to lift the World Cup in Russia at next summer's tournament

Spain have been drawn into Group B for the World Cup featuring Portugal, Morocco and Iran
Spain have been drawn into Group B for the World Cup featuring Portugal, Morocco and Iran
Blatter had accused the Spanish government of influencing the presidential election by ordering for it to be held in advance of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Villar, who was midway through his first spell as RFEF president, filed an injunction against the government order from Spain's sports minister Jaime Lissavetzky. FIFA eventually permitted Spain to compete.
The current Spanish national team are among the favourites to win the 2018 World Cup after an impressive qualification campaign.
Spain have been drawn with Portugal, Morocco and Iran in Group B after finishing top of their World Cup qualification group with nine wins from 10 games.

WHY SPAIN HAVE BEEN WARNED

Why have Spain been contacted? 
FIFA have written to the Spanish football federation (RFEF) warning them against political involvement in their presidential election. 
The world's governing body have confirmed the existence of the letter - which warns them they could face expulsion from the 2018 World Cup as a result. 
What happened with the previous president? 
The previous president, Angel Maria Villar, resigned from the position after he was arrested on corruption charges back in July. 
Juan Luis Larrea has since been placed in interim charge but the RFEF are looking to make a permanent appointment for the position. 
Can Spain be banned from the World Cup? 
FIFA can suspend the membership of any national team should it find their football federation is under political influence. 
Has this happened before?
Spain were previously warned in 2008 about the influence of the then-government sports minister Jaime Lissavetzky, after RFEF elections were ordered to be held in advance of the Beijing Olympics. 
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned Spain they could be banned from Euro 2008. Spain were permitted to play - they went on to win the tournament.
Greece faced a similar threat over the 2002 World Cup, when the government was adjudged to have meddled with Greece's football association. Greece were eventually given more time to comply with the rules and were allowed in.

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