Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)

Yamal released from World Cup qualifiers by 'upset' Spanish federation

Lamine Yamal has been released from the Spain squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches after undergoing treatment, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced Tuesday.

Spanish football federation chief handed two-year ban: reports

Days after Spain triumphed in the Euro 2024 final, the country's football federation (RFEF) suffered a new scandal as its president Pedro Rocha was handed a two-year suspension, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Spain players reiterate strike intention after call-up

New coach Montse Tome called up 15 of the Women's World Cup winners, most of whom had said they did not want to play for their country until more changes had been made at the Spanish football federation (RFEF)

Rubiales resigns over kiss scandal

The already-suspended chief sent his resignation to the federation's interim president, he said in an open letter, and also explained his decision to eventually step down in a television interview.

The trials sportswomen have to face to get justice

Despite unwavering support from her counterparts and from political offices as high up as the Spanish prime minister’s, Hermoso’s words have resulted in the same inaction from authorities.

Confusion reigns over Neymar’s PSG debut

The French league are still waiting on a transfer certificate from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) before Neymar can finally debut for his new club, media reports.

Villar resigns from FIFA and UEFA roles

Deposed Spanish football boss Angel Maria Villar, in custody on corruption charges, resigns as vice-president of both FIFA and UEFA.

Barcelona fail in appeal against Suarez ban

Barcelona FC's appeal against their Uruguayan striker Luiz Suarez's two-game ban in the Copa del Rey fails as the decision is upheld by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

July 27, 2017
July 27, 2017

Villar resigns from FIFA and UEFA roles

Deposed Spanish football boss Angel Maria Villar, in custody on corruption charges, resigns as vice-president of both FIFA and UEFA.

January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016

Barcelona fail in appeal against Suarez ban

Barcelona FC's appeal against their Uruguayan striker Luiz Suarez's two-game ban in the Copa del Rey fails as the decision is upheld by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).