Barcelona, Real Madrid could face UCL expulsion if Rubiales removed as RFEF president

Spanish publication Onda Cero has sensationally claimed that all Spanish teams, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, are at risk of getting expelled from the UEFA if Luis Rubiales is removed from the presidency. 

Last Friday, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) submitted a formal complaint to UEFA about government interventionism. This action preceded FIFA’s announcement of the suspension of Rubiales as RFEF president.

According to UEFA’s statutes, its associations “shall manage their affairs independently and without undue influence from third parties. Any body or decision of a body that has not been elected or appointed in accordance with said procedure, even provisionally, will not be recognized.”

Surprisingly enough, even Pedro Rocha, who happens to be the interim president of the RFEF, got to know about the incident on Monday through the aforementioned media publication.

General secretary wants to save Rubiales

Andreu Camps, the General Secretary of the RFEF, has issued a warning to the Government before UEFA, aiming to support his superior, Rubiales.

This situation raises concerns about potential consequences for Spanish teams, which might face exclusion from European competitions.

Camps directly pins the blame on certain members of the Spanish government who have openly advocated for severe actions, including the resignation and disqualification of Rubiales.

As such, Camps, who happens to be among Rubiales’ loyal faction, has called upon UEFA to intervene in support of the RFEF president and the vice president of European football’s highest authority.

Camps’ unwavering allegiance and resolute defence of Rubiales have been striking features throughout the series of controversies that have shadowed Rubiales’ tenure as the president of the RFEF since his election on May 17, 2018. 

His dedication has propelled him to take an audacious step, fearlessly accusing the Spanish government and igniting a fiery discourse that has enveloped the entire Spanish football community.