RFEF

The Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF), or Royal Spanish Football Federation, is the governing body of football in Spain. It organizes national leagues (excluding La Liga, which is independently run), the Copa del Rey, and manages the Spanish national teams. The RFEF is currently newsworthy due to several recent events. Firstly, the organization's disciplinary committee sanctioned Fede Valverde of Real Madrid with a one-match suspension for a red card received in a derby match. Secondly, Atletico Madrid has publicly referenced the RFEF's review program, "Tiempo de Revisión", in a sarcastic post regarding a potential penalty decision in the same derby, highlighting ongoing controversies surrounding refereeing. Finally, the RFEF is facing scrutiny regarding xenophobic chants during a recent Spain national team match, raising concerns about racism within Spanish football and the federation's responsibility to address it. These events underscore the RFEF's central role in Spanish football governance and its involvement in disciplinary matters, match officiating controversies, and broader social issues within the sport.