Valencia Football Federation President Salary Clarification and Related Claims
In the early days of the Valencia Community Football Federation (FFCV), Vicente Muñoz Castleo served as president. During the initial year of the federation’s establishment, records indicate a gross annual salary of 62,597 euros. This figure is supported by the final income statement and has been a point of discussion in interviews and public documents. A former manager contributed documentation to this account to counter ongoing misinformation about the federation’s finances. The current head of the federation, Salvador Gomar, reportedly earned less in his first two years than Muñoz did in his tenure, according to official sources from the FFCV.
Valencia officials and local press have noted a discrepancy between past statements and the figures reflected in the federation’s records. Vicente Muñoz expressed disappointment and stressed that the highest salary he received as president was just over 62,000 euros, a number he says does not align with certain federation narratives. He emphasized that the information is verifiable and based on the final income statements in the federation’s archives.
Muñoz explained that his time as president lasted nearly a decade with minimal compensation. He indicated that for much of that period he received per diem and mileage allowances rather than a regular salary, and that he did not draw remuneration from his home or from nearby municipalities where the federation operates. He noted that the first formal salary award occurred in early 2000 after a long unpaid period as president, having accepted the role in 1986. He recalled starting with a salary of 200,000 pesetas, equivalent to about 1,200 euros, and that the federation was careful with costs, keeping expenditure low for Valencian football and related operations.
Muñoz highlighted that the federation’s finances were managed frugally, with transportation and other basic costs kept to a minimum for staff and officials serving Valencia and nearby towns such as Alzira and Sagunto. He recalled a 1986 meeting where it was agreed that football costs should be kept reasonable, and he stated that his salary at the time reflected that stance. He argues that contemporary claims about finances should be weighed against the documented history of low expenses and careful budgeting during his presidency. He also noted that his retirement wages were modest, totaling around 2,960 euros net per month in the later period of his tenure.
There has been public debate about the remuneration of the federation’s current president. Proponents of transparency have pointed to figures suggesting a salary of approximately 170,000 euros gross per year for 2023, assuming council approval. The federation confirmed the potential level of compensation and referenced possible supplementary funding through grants from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which some regional entities may utilize to enhance managerial salaries. The discussion has also included the possibility of an 11 percent increase based on the current year’s salary, with initial estimates around 153,000 euros. These numbers are reflected in the federation’s transparency portal and internal reports cited by officials. The issue remains under review by the federation and parliamentary bodies, with the aim of aligning compensation with responsibilities and available funding.
The exchange around salaries underscores the importance of clear, verifiable records within the federation. Both past and present leadership emphasize accountability and the need to ensure that financial practices remain consistent with the federation’s mission to promote Valencian football while maintaining prudent stewardship of resources. The ongoing dialogue reflects a broader push for transparency in sports organizations and their governance, particularly in how salaries are determined, disclosed, and justified in the public domain. Attribution: FFCV records and official statements cited by the federation are used to inform this account (attribution: FFCV records).