Pedro Rocha Appointed President of Scandal-Hit Spanish Football Federation Amid Corruption Probe

Pedro Rocha Appointed as President of Scandal-Hit Spanish Football Federation Amid Corruption Probe

In a shocking turn of events, Pedro Rocha has been appointed as the new president of the scandal-hit Spanish football federation, despite being under investigation in a corruption probe. Rocha, who had been serving as the interim chief after former president Luis Rubiales stepped down last September, was the only candidate for the upcoming election in May.

The Spanish government’s decision to oversee the federation in response to the ongoing crisis has raised concerns within the football community. However, Rocha’s appointment was confirmed by the electoral commission, which met earlier this week.

The National Sports Council’s creation of a committee to oversee the federation did not result in the suspension of Rocha, allowing him to assume the role of president. This decision comes after a report from Spain’s leading sports court criticized the RFEF for making decisions “beyond its remit” during Rocha’s interim leadership.

FIFA and UEFA have expressed their concerns over the situation surrounding the RFEF and have vowed to gather more information to assess the extent of government interference in the federation’s affairs. The upcoming 2030 World Cup, which Spain is set to co-host with Portugal and Morocco, adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing scandal.

Former president Rubiales resigned from his post last year following a controversial incident involving Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso. Both Rubiales and Rocha are currently under investigation in the corruption probe, further complicating the federation’s already tumultuous situation.

As Rocha takes on the role of president amidst mounting scrutiny, the future of Spanish football remains uncertain. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.