SPANISH FA bosses have threatened to get themselves axed from Uefa if Luis Rubiales is forced out as president by their government, according to reports.
This would see the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona left unable to play in the Champions League, as a Uefa competition.
Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso without consent after the World Cup finalRex
The disgraced Spanish FA chief has refused to resign
Disgraced Spanish FA boss Rubiales kissed star Jenni Hermoso as she went to collect her medal after the World Cup final earlier this month.
Hermoso, 33, later admitted that she “did not like this” – with a host of players and clubs subsequently coming out in support of the 33-year-old.
Rubiales has refused to resign, however, and called the backlash against him “social murder” at a press conference.
According to Spanish outlet Onda Cero, Spanish FA chiefs have written to Uefa, pointing out what they believe to be a breach in rules by the government of Spain.
Last week it was announced the Spanish government had begun the process of potentially suspending Rubiales for his actions.
In a letter to Uefa, Spain’s FA are alleged to have pointed out that their government’s involvement in removing Rubiales would be a breach in the European football governing body’s rules.
The rule in question states that Uefa 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 recognised.”
Pointing out this potential rule breach could get Spain kicked out of Uefa, which the Spanish government would not want.
Such an outcome would see Spanish clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona kicked out of European competitions.
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