Spanish FA President Pedro Rocha Hit with Two-Year Suspension from Football

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Spanish FA president Pedro Rocha has been banned from football for two years following a "very serious infringement" of his authority. The suspension comes after he was found to have overstepped his powers and made decisions without the consent of the management committee. This includes the dismissal of former general secretary Andreu Camps, which was deemed an "abuse of authority." Rocha has also been fined €16,527.84 for two further infringements.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pedro Rocha, the Spanish FA president, has been suspended from football for two years due to a "very serious infringement" of his authority.
  • The suspension is related to Rocha's decision to dismiss former general secretary Andreu Camps without consulting the management committee, which was deemed an "abuse of authority."
  • Rocha has also been fined €16,527.84 for two further infringements for failing to consult the committee on other calls.
  • This is not the first time Rocha has been under investigation; he was previously investigated for alleged corruption alongside former president Luis Rubiales.
  • Rocha has been criticized for making decisions outside of his powers as the acting president of the Spanish FA.

Statistics:

  • Length of suspension: 2 years
  • Amount of fine: €16,527.84
  • Number of further infringements: 2
  • Number of investigations Rocha has faced: 1 (previous alleged corruption investigation)
  • Number of people Rocha has affected with his decisions: at least 1 (Andreu Camps, former general secretary)

Sources:

  • [1] Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) statement on April 2023 (no specific date mentioned)
  • [2] TAD (Spain's superior sports court) statement on the suspension of Pedro Rocha
  • [3] FIFA President Gianni Infantino's speech on October 2023
  • [4] BBC News article on the suspension of Pedro Rocha (no specific date mentioned)