FIFA threatens to withdraw 2030 World Cup from Spain over leadership vacancy

FIFA threatens to withdraw 2030 World Cup from Spain over leadership vacancy
Thursday 3 October 2024 - 14:41

FIFA threatened to revoke Spain’s hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup if a new president is not elected for the Spanish Football Federation.

Following a meeting with the Supreme Sports Council in Madrid, FIFA’s legal director, Emilio Garcia Silvero, made it clear that the World Cup would be in jeopardy if the federation remains leaderless.

The Spanish government, recognizing the urgency of the situation, has urged the federation to promptly initiate a democratic electoral process.

Both FIFA and UEFA have expressed concerns about the prolonged leadership vacuum in the Spanish Football Federation.

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