Source: StadiumDB.com; Author: Macek Sisilva
It seemed that the most important soccer event in the world would undoubtedly be held in Las Palmas. For now, this has resolved the issue. Everything is decided through elections over which the archipelago’s residents have no influence.
Is the Rubiales incident disadvantageous for the Canary Islands?
The Soccer World Cup in six years’ time will be very special, as it will be held in six countries on three continents.In addition to Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay We will host a tournament. Of course, the biggest benefit will go to his 2010 World Cup winner. The match will be played at a 10-12 stadium in Spain. So far, Civitas Metropolitano, Santiago Bernabéu, Spotify Camp Nou, San Mamés and La Cartuja remain on the final list. The remaining teams, including those at the Estadio de Gran Canaria, will have to wait for the final decision of the Spanish association.
According to Iberian media reports, everything will be decided soon. The new president of the Real Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) will take the deciding vote. A fast-track election for this position is expected to continue in early 2024. These were the result of an affair, the cause of which was the actions of former Spanish soccer coach Luis Rubiales. She would like to recall that during the decorations after the Women’s World Cup final in August 2023, which fell into the hands of the players of La Roja. He kissed current Tigres UANL player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips In a fit of uncontrollable emotions.
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The gesture received significant opposition from fans, observers, and activists. In addition to disrespectful behavior, some alleged harassment. On September 10, Rubiales decided to resign from his position with Spain and the World Football Federation following public pressure. Finally, at the end of October, FIFA gave him a three-year disqualification.Therefore, he is not eligible for any position in the structure of football.
Interim president of the Spanish federation tried to put his name on the final list of stadiums
Reports from the Iberian Peninsula are very interesting, with RFEF interim president Pedro Rocha planning to decide on his own name for Spain’s stadium, which will host the 2030 World Cup, in the fall of 2023. but, This move was blocked by the federation’s legal advisor.. He argued that the statute established that Rocha had only the right to pass ordinary resolutions, as well as to exercise managerial authority over the day-to-day running of the organization. Therefore, there is no right to make decisions on important matters such as the selection of the host city without appropriate authority.
According to Spanish media, time is currently being spent on arena projects such as Nueva Romareda, Nou Mestalla and Estadio El Molinon. According to the provisional schedule, this should already be the last quarter of 2023, unless there is a decision on the selection of the final list of stadiums. Designers of these venues must make important adjustments to gain an advantage. than the rest of the candidates. Supporters at the aforementioned venues also used this time to step up support for local authorities. Estadio de Gran Canaria remains fixated on the same goal, with speculation mounting that they could lose this prestigious race.
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