The women’s football league in Spain is aiming to seal a coordination agreement with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) before the federation’s forthcoming elections. This goal was communicated by the league’s top leadership, including president Beatriz Álvarez, during an information breakfast held at the league’s Madrid headquarters on Fortuny Street. The event, which drew media attention, was organized to spotlight the league’s new facilities and to outline current negotiation dynamics.
At present, the league faces a pause in formal recognition with the F League name under the federation’s umbrella. While the president of the RFEF, Luis Rubiales, remains a reference point for the federation, the day-to-day dialogue on corporate matters is now led by Pedro Rocha, the head of the league’s management company. In operational terms, Elvira Andrés and Alfredo Olivares are prominent figures, guiding the day-to-day relations and ensuring smoother exchanges between the two bodies. The overall tone remains cooperative, with both sides noting fluid and constructive lines of communication.
The pending coordination agreement is the document that sets out how competitions are distributed and outlines the fees the F League must pay the RFEF for specific services. The women’s tournament’s representatives have expressed satisfaction with the RFEF’s stance as communicated by Rocha, and they anticipate finalizing the agreement before the current term expires. The selection process is expected to conclude in the first quarter of the year, with the understanding that the signatory counterpart may be an interim management team capable of extending its validity across more than one season.
Collective agreement and main title sponsor
In addition, the F League intends to complete negotiations on the players’ collective agreement before March. Once the economic issues are resolved, the focus shifts to establishing a minimum wage standard. While some differences remain on the table, Álvarez’s leadership is guiding discussions toward a resolution on social aspects that have historically lingered. The overarching aim is to reach a consensus that reflects the league’s ambitions and the players’ needs, ensuring stability and fair treatment across the board.
Regarding sponsorship, the league acknowledges that Finetwork’s status as the primary commercial sponsor has faced scrutiny and dispute, though no new sponsorship arrangements have been finalized. The parties confirm that talks with other potential sponsors are ongoing, but they have stopped short of providing concrete details until a formal in-principle understanding materializes. It is anticipated that any new sponsorship framework might not be in place for the remainder of the season, underscoring the cautious approach being taken to secure long-term support.
Overall, the discussions reflect a broader effort to stabilize the league’s governance and financial model ahead of a pivotal period in its organizational cycle. By aligning the coordination framework, the collective agreement, and sponsorship strategy, the league seeks to deliver a more transparent, commercially viable, and player-centered product for fans in Spain and a broader audience. The parties emphasize that progress will be measured by the speed and clarity of the resulting accords, with continued dialogue considered essential to achieving durable agreements. (Attribution: RFEF communications)