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Spanish football federation

Spanish football federation — oversees Spain's national team and enforces discipline within Spanish football leagues.

2026-04-292026-09-22

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "There are still many good things that we're going to be able to enjoy," De la Fuente said during an event at the Spanish football federation (RFEF) headquarters near Madrid, shortly after his extension was announced.

    'Best is yet to come,' says De la Fuente after Spain extension
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Celta had been due to ​host Osasuna on Sunday, but the ⁠fixture was postponed with the ​decision agreed by both clubs and the ​Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following a technical inspection by LaLiga.

    Celta's LaLiga opener against Osasuna postponed due to fungus on pitch
  5. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Haitham AL-SHUKAIRI / AFP) Audio By Vocalize The 2027 Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkey at Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium, the Spanish Football Federation said Thursday.

    Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkey in 2027
  6. Citizen Digital

    Messages of sympathy have poured in since Saturday from the football world, including from the clubs Messi played for and the Spanish Football Federation.

    Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career
  7. Citizen Digital

    The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) sent their "condolences" to the Messi family.

    Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
  8. The Standard

    The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) sent their "condolences" to the Messi family."On behalf of Spanish football, we wish to convey all our love and affection to Lionel and his loved ones during this time of deep sorrow," the RFEF said in a statement.

    Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Spanish media reported Atletico have also filed a complaint to the Spanish football federation (RFEF), but the RFEF did not respond to an AFP request for comment.

    Atletico complain to FIFA over Barca's Alvarez approach
  11. Citizen Digital

    Scaloni will face De la Fuente, who was his tutor on the ​Spanish Football Federation coaching course nearly a decade ago.

    Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists
  12. Citizen Digital

    The Spanish football federation (RFEF) ​told Reuters that both players are expected to ⁠be available for Sunday's match and that their separate work ​was a precautionary measure as part of workload management.

    Yamal and Porro train apart but Spain expect both fit for World Cup final
  13. Citizen Digital

    The Spanish football federation (RFEF) ​told Reuters that both players are expected to ⁠be available for Sunday's match and that their separate work ​was a precautionary measure as part of workload management.

    Yamal and Porro train apart but Spain expect both fit for World Cup final

Yesterday

  1. Spain coach De la Fuente renews contract through 2032

    Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract until 2032 after leading the team to a World Cup title, Euro 2024 victory, and a UEFA Nations League title since taking over four years ago. De la Fuente said "the best is yet to come" with the national team.

    8 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. Celta–Osasuna LaLiga opener postponed due to pitch fungus

    Celta Vigo's season-opening LaLiga match against Osasuna has been postponed after a fungal outbreak damaged the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos, with adverse weather undermining recovery efforts. The match, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been rescheduled for August 27.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Spanish Super Cup to be held in Istanbul in 2027

    The 2027 Spanish Super Cup Final Four tournament will take place in Istanbul at Ataturk Olympic Stadium from February 2 to 7, featuring Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad. Saudi Arabia, which has hosted since 2020, was ruled out due to a clash with the Asian Cup.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. Lionel Messi bids farewell to father Jorge following cancer death

    Argentina football icon Lionel Messi attended a private ceremony on Sunday to bid farewell to his father Jorge, who passed away at age 68 following a battle with cancer. Messi arrived from Miami with his wife and children, and a private ceremony with some Argentine national squad teammates was scheduled to take place at a cemetery in Perez, near Rosario.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 8 August

  1. Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies at age 68

    Jorge Messi, the father and agent of football star Lionel Messi, has died aged 68 in Rosario, Argentina. Newell's Old Boys, Messi's childhood club, announced his death and noted his essential role in supporting every step of the player's career.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies at age 68

    Jorge Messi, the father and agent of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, his childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday. A former metal factory worker, Jorge was Lionel's first coach in Argentina and moved to Barcelona with his 13-year-old son in 2000.

    8 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 July

  1. Atletico files FIFA complaint over Barcelona's Alvarez contact

    Atletico Madrid has lodged a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona, alleging the Catalan club made prohibited contact with Argentina striker Julian Alvarez to encourage him to leave. Alvarez said during the World Cup it would be "the best thing for everyone" for Atletico to let him leave, as Barcelona pursues the transfer.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 18 July

  1. Argentina and Spain meet in 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina and Spain will face each other in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, a match that pits Argentina's attacking style and Lionel Messi against Spain's controlled, methodical approach. The match carries personal storylines, including Messi facing teenager Lamine Yamal, both connected to Barcelona's La Masia academy.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. Spain's Yamal and Porro train separately ahead of World Cup final

    Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from the squad on Thursday as precautionary workload management before Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina. The Spanish football federation said both players are expected to be available; Porro has a hamstring strain that is not considered serious, while Yamal's situation appears less concerning.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Spain's Yamal and Porro train apart ahead of World Cup final

    Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from the squad on Thursday as precautionary workload management ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina. The Spanish football federation expects both players to be available for the match, with Porro recovering from a hamstring strain and Yamal's situation described as less concerning.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Spanish federation bans Zaragoza goalkeeper thirteen matches for punching

    The Spanish football federation banned Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada for 13 matches after he punched Huesca's Jorge Pulido in a second tier derby clash. The 35-year-old Argentina international and his club will also be fined; the ban comprises a 12-match suspension for the punch and an automatic one-match ban for his red card.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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