- FIFA have written to the football federation warning them they could be expelled
Spain’s involvement at the 2018 World Cup is under threat after FIFA warned the Spanish football federation against political interference.
FIFA has informed the Spanish football federation (RFEF) that continued involvement from Spain’s government in the upcoming election for RFEF president could see them banned from the World Cup next summer.
Spanish football has been led by interim president Juan Padron since the summer, after Angel Maria Villar was forced to step down on corruption charges.
Spain face possible expulsion from the 2018 World Cup in Russia by governing body FIFA
FIFA can suspend any national team’s membership if their football association is ruled to be influenced by political pressure.
Villar stepped down from the role after being arrested on corruption charges back in July along with his son and three other RFEF executives. The allegations related to collusion, embezzlement and falsifying of documents.
The former Spain player also resigned from his position as UEFA vice-president and FIFA executive vice-president after his arrest.
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