National CourtThe government, through the Supreme Sports Council, He should have taken action against Luis Rubiales almost a year and a half ago. Especially the body he chaired at that time. José Manuel Franco He should have submitted complaints to the Sports Administrative Court regarding allegations of irregularities by the former president of RFEF, based on audio and documents related to the Super Cup case.

The decision, reported by the Iusport portal and available to this newspaper, agrees with LaLiga, which filed a contentious administrative appeal against the decision adopted by the CSD on September 9, 2022. after what A Majadahonda court acknowledged processing of several complaints against Rubiales The government decided not to convey the administrative complaints it received to the TAD due to the events related to the Super Cup case.

The decision is not in accordance with the law

The government then argued that the actions of the ordinary justice system forced it to halt the administrative process until a decision was made. However, the National Court considers that: The decision in question was not in accordance with the law and condemns the Government that its actions may lead to the statute of limitations for certain administrative offenses reported by LaLiga and allegedly committed by Rubiales.

The judge also defends Pablo Álvarez The decision stated that “some of the reported offenses may not be criminal, but only administrative in nature, so the suspension of the sports disciplinary procedure in relation to such incidents will not be justified.”

Reasons for the complaint against Rubiales

The incidents reported by LaLiga were, as stated in the decision, “allegations of corruption” Spanish Football Super Cup organization held in Saudi Arabia“, “RFEF President’s housing rent payment by RFEF, “Allegation of irregularities in the RFEF President’s trips to New York between 31 October and 14 November 2018”, “Allegation of hiring detectives to spy in courthouses, Footballers’ Union leader ( AFE’s David Aganzo) via Cryptex Europa agency “allegations of irregularities in the procedure followed, covering conduct” and “liabilities” Vacancy in the Second League B due to the administrative relegation of Reus CF”.

The sentence is now highlighted Government’s obligation to submit to the TAB documents submitted against Rubiales on June 13 and July 1 of last year. It is estimated that this action will have no effect in the short term, as the TAB will have to paralyze complaints (or at least some of them) regarding events decided in ordinary courts. The biggest difference is that Deadlines set to explain Rubiales’ alleged crimes were paralyzed. So, even if several months or years pass before the Judge makes his decision, they won’t prescribe it.

TAB’s decision about Rubiales

These complaints to the TAD will be added to the complaint made by the CSD a few weeks ago regarding what happened after the Women’s Football World Cup final. The government asked the TAB to classify these as very serious so that it could temporarily suspend them, but The court severely limited competence.

The Administration then requested the TAB to activate the necessary mechanisms to carry out the temporary suspension.. Rubiales’ resignation, However, he overruled this process as the aim was to keep him away from the RFEF presidency, regardless of the 90-day provisional restraining order that FIFA had temporarily sanctioned six days after the events.