In recent reports, the remuneration of Luis Rubiales, who served as president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), is outlined through a breakdown of gross and net income figures. The figures indicate a reduction in earnings when considering the total income associated with the presidency, alongside specific allocations such as housing support and supplementary roles linked to governance bodies. The data reflect the financial package reported by the transparency section of the RFEF, detailing a total gross income figure and a separate net amount for a given year. The reported total includes elements tied to housing assistance and additional stipends associated with vice-presidential duties and membership on UEFA committees. The broader takeaway is a compensation structure that combines base salary with allowances and committee-related payments. (Source: EFE)
As calculations advance, the official numbers show a rise in certain components of Rubiales’ compensation, with updates documenting a higher gross amount in subsequent years and an accompanying CPI-linked adjustment. The updated figures indicate a six-and-a-half percent increase aligned with consumer price index changes, leading to an elevated salary total. The record indicates Rubiales had held the role of vice president since 2019, with the latest data extending through the year 2022. The revised total stands at a higher sum, reflecting the CPI adjustment, and underscores the inclusion of housing-related allowances within the overall package. (Source: RFEF Transparency Tab)
Independent reporting notes a fixed annual salary figure tied to UEFA duties, along with a potential loss of that amount should duties end. It is noted that Rubiales did not hold a position within FIFA, which is relevant to understanding the scope of his international football governance earnings. (Source: EFE)
In May 2022, the RFEF Assembly approved a new remuneration framework for Rubiales as president, retroactively effective from January 1 of that year. This shift moved the compensation to include a fixed salary component plus a CPI-based percentage tied to sponsor revenues, replacing the prior mix of fixed and variable elements that depended on financial outcomes, a change prompted by concerns raised in a notable sponsorship agreement dispute. (Source: EFE)
Under the new system, housing allowances were reduced for the president, with a monthly gross cap set at 3,000 euros (net around 1,650). The RFEF treasurer noted that the change translated to an annual reduction of roughly 50,000 euros. The legal team of the federation discussed the adjustment at a meeting chaired by regional officials, a context that coincided with Rubiales’ temporary FIFA suspension, suggesting the shift would be effective moving forward within the federation’s human resources framework. (Source: EFE)
During the same period, participants in the regional leadership gathered for a district heads’ meeting to address the new framework. The post-meeting statement reportedly considered clarifying that Rubiales’ job and salary were suspended; however, the text ultimately did not include that language due to unresolved matters, according to federation sources. (Source: EFE)
In the wake of the Women’s World Cup final and ongoing governance discussions, regional presidents met again to address leadership and accountability. They reached a consensus on the need for Rubiales’ resignation and, in the event that resignation did not occur, opened the door to a motion of no confidence. Rubiales had previously signaled an attempt to reassure the federation by limiting the impact of the dissent, but the subsequent developments led to his dismissal by the disciplinary tribunal body TAD. The episode prompted varied responses among federation members, reflecting the tension between governance reform and organizational stability. (Source: EFE)