Royal Spanish Football Federation controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Operation Brody contract investigation
Spanish law-enforcement authorities investigated alleged irregularities in RFEF-related contracts, including arrangements connected with the Spanish Super Cup and the federation's commercial activity.
2023
Rubiales and Jenni Hermoso medal-ceremony controversy
Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the 2023 Women's World Cup medal ceremony. FIFA disciplinary action, Spanish legal proceedings, player protests, and public condemnation followed; Rubiales resigned and was later sanctioned by FIFA.
2017
Villar corruption investigation
RFEF president Ángel María Villar was arrested in a Spanish investigation into alleged corruption, misuse of federation funds, and improper commercial arrangements. He subsequently left the presidency.