Complaint Emerges Over Valencia Football Federation Governance and Fund Allocation
A coalition of former Valencia Community Football Federation officials has filed a formal complaint with the General Directorate of Sports under the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports in Valencia. They allege embezzlement and irregular salary actions tied to the federation’s current leadership, which is headed by Salvador Gomar.
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Documents in circulation indicate prosecutors have opened a criminal case and appointed a court instructor to examine the accusations presented by the complainants. The core claim is that the federation president raised his salary without prior approval from the governing board and used federation resources to support certain regional clubs at the expense of others. This is described in accompanying meeting minutes and related correspondence.
Gomar, who has held the presidency since 2018, is said to have gradually increased his compensation. The complainants note that the salary rise occurred without consent from the prior leadership and in connection with grant-related payments that the Spanish Football Federation allegedly issued as part of broader efforts to professionalize the federation’s regional operations. Summaries accompanying the complaint describe salary adjustments that span several years. The complaint’s wording comes from internal records and multiple briefings that support these accounts.
Figures cited include a 2019 remuneration of 112,526 euros annually for Gomar, contrasted with 62,597 euros for the previous president. The documents also indicate plans for a further salary increase, with a proposed range between 152,000 and 170,000 euros, as reported by recent local coverage.
Additionally, the complainants allege a December 31, 2021 directive to the federation’s finance department authorized a payroll benefit of 34,000 euros for Gomar, along with an alleged instruction to proceed with an immediate, unauthorized disbursement in line with internal regulatory procedures, according to information obtained by the news service.
Allegations include support for Alcoyano from federation assets and unilateral actions affecting relegation procedures
The complaint asserts that the federation’s president directed support for Alcoyano using federation assets and blocked the team’s administrative relegation due to non-payment, without consulting the federation’s financial leadership.
The allegations further claim that the federation’s legacy was leveraged in a unilateral manner against the interests of other parties, including lodging a salary dispute with the national football federation and failing to inform responsible financial personnel before actions affecting the players in that club. The move allegedly impeded the club’s administrative relegation while potentially benefiting another affiliated club by aligning venue rights with federation regulations. Internal communications are cited in the summaries reviewed by investigators.
The letter emphasizing neutrality for all members noted that the affected club, Hercules, could be promoted if Alcoyano failed to meet its salary obligations to players, illustrating how unilateral choices may disturb competitive balance among federation affiliates.
The impact on clubs and the federation’s governance
The described decision to avoid relegation for Deportivo, coupled with perceived losses suffered by Hercules, is said to reflect how the federation’s actions might influence club positioning within the regional system. The complaint argues that without independent oversight, such moves could harm other partners and distort legitimate competition.
The documents also recount that Gomar continued to receive a salary for a period when he was not actively serving as president, with some noting a 27-day gap between resignation and re-election that did not align with standard social security practices. Allegations maintain that he retained federation access and continued to draw compensation, including the use of federation-issued cards.
Some sources quoted by the outlet deny irregularities, describing the administration as transparent and exemplary, and stressing that questioned actions were approved within an economic commission. They caution that without official confirmation, the scope of irregularities remains unclear to most involved parties.
Overall, the described matters outline a pattern of actions that could affect governance, budgeting, and the distribution of resources among federation members. They emphasize the need for clear procedures, accountability, and transparent decision-making to maintain fairness across all clubs affiliated with the Valencia federation.