The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Wednesday that it is examining the information that emerged after audio recordings connected to LaLiga president Javier Tebas, with a view to pursuing all legally possible actions. The federation stated that its Legal Department is reviewing the material in light of today’s media coverage, to determine any relevant steps that may be taken.
According to OK Diario, Tebas is heard suggesting that federation president Luis Rubiales should be held responsible by an unnamed interlocutor. The conversation also touches on how the federation allegedly blocked President Alejandro Blanco. The recording appears to cast a spotlight on a purported effort to influence or protect figures within Spanish sport, described as part of a broader controversy around the leadership of the national federation and the Olympic Committee. The committee’s reaction has been to emphasize a commitment to lawful review. (Source: OK Diario)
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Tebas responded to the material via his official Twitter account, asserting that the recording dates from Saturday, May 28, and that it can be fully removed. He indicated that he had joined the inquiry at the request of an RFEF director to report irregularities and harassment, stating that he had not been the first to raise concerns and would not be the last. In a further tweet, Tebas accused Rubiales of attempting to influence or undermine him, claiming that the whistleblower sought to document his reactions to complaints. Tebas characterized the situation as a repeated effort to monitor and record his responses, with no end in sight. (Source: Tebas tweets, June 1, 2022)
Rubiales allegedly sent what Tebas described as a fake informant who arrived with a discreet recording device to capture his response to the complaints. Tebas described this as part of an ongoing pattern of surveillance. He reiterated that the behavior was unrelenting and boundless in its reach. (Source: Tebas tweets, June 1, 2022)
“The RFEF regrets that the president of an organization within the federative body would participate in a scheme aimed at gathering or steering information with a clear objective to influence decisions involving Luis Rubiales and Alejandro Blanco, among others. The aim would be to undermine or damage their roles within the federation and the Olympic structure”, a spokesperson stated. The remarks were issued in a context of concern about the timing and significance of these disclosures, particularly in relation to the ongoing discussions surrounding the 2030 World Cup hosting process. Officials emphasized a calm approach to communications with football managers and called for continued unity to advance the present and future of Spanish football. (Source: RFEF statement)
The organization stressed the importance of handling such issues with clarity and collaboration across the sport, underscoring that the federation is committed to cooperative leadership during a period of intense scrutiny and reform discussions. The dialogue, it noted, should focus on governance, transparency, and the integrity of the sport as Spain negotiates major international developments. (Source: RFEF)