The opinion of the director of MARCA
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Juan Ignacio Gallardo
It is no new news to say that FIFA (and UEFA) are closely following everything that happens around the RFEF with great concern. Spain is a country with enormous prestige and football prestige throughout the world, but the image we project does us no good. Unable to escape the intricate bureaucratic labyrinth, trapped in judicial quicksand and private interests, we are anxious to find a solution to the problem.
Despite the fact that we are trying to get back on track, but entangled in an immobilizing web, the Federation (and by extension Spanish football) finds itself in a worrying situation. And that diminishes our position in the candidacy for the 2030 World Cup. I am not saying that they are going to take the World Cup away from us (although there are those who seem to be hoping for that) but I am saying that one of our partners (namely Morocco) is taking advantage of our reality to gain ground. That being the case, the issue of the World Cup final remains on the table. I am convinced that FIFA wants it to be at the Bernabu,
Florentino Pérez
Logically, too (it would be the only stadium in history to host the final twice, in addition to having hosted the Champions League and even the Copa Libertadores); the Government also wants it and, of course, the Community and the City Council. The thing is that Morocco also wants it, so either we get our act together or… On October 2, a FIFA commission is scheduled to visit Madrid with an eye on 2030. It is time to show our firm desire to host that match. And to show all our arguments in favor, which are conclusive. Not organizing that match is almost like not having the World Cup. It is a ‘final’ that we cannot lose and that we can only win by all rowing together and in the same direction.
One of the most pleasant news of the month came with San Marino’s first ever victory in an official match. That 1-0 against Liechtenstein is a beautiful moment in the golden book of this sport.
They are living the bitter face
Vinicius
and
Mbapp
with their national teams, where criticism is rife. They have it in their hands to turn things around in the frenzy of League and Champions League matches that lie ahead.
This Monday, the Premier League’s trial against Manchester City begins for (allegedly) having breached the League’s financial regulations on 115 occasions. The verdict will come in April 2025. Be careful, there may be some twists and turns ahead.
It was presented
Sports Summit,
another great event that will come to the Spanish capital next year. He already stated at the event that it is very important for the immediate future to put the concept of the sports industry at the centre of the conversation. And also that it is time to change the phrase ‘From Madrid to heaven’ because ‘heaven is already in Madrid’.
