Spain bid to host 2035 Women's football World Cup
"There is no better way to raise the profile of women's sport than by participating in the most important sporting event in the world, a FIFA World Cup. We are currently working on it," RFEF president Rafael Louzan said on the sidelines of a conference in the University of Madrid.
The Spanish federation are bidding to restore the organisation's image after several non-sporting scandals in recent years.
Former president Luis Rubiales resigned in disgrace in September 2023 after forcibly kissing Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain's triumph in Sydney.
His successor Pedro Rocha was suspended for overstepping his duties after initially arriving on an interim basis, with Louzan taking the reins in December 2024.
Spain will also host the 2030 men's World Cup alongside Morocco and Portugal in a new format with the first group stage matches played in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, to celebrate the centenary of the first edition of the competition.
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"There is no better way to raise the profile of women's sport than by participating in the most important sporting event in the world, a FIFA World Cup. We are currently working on it," RFEF president Rafael Louzan said on the sidelines of a conference in the University of Madrid. The Spanish federation are bidding to restore the organisation's image after several non-sporting scandals in recent years. Former president Luis Rubiales resigned in disgrace in September 2023 after forcibly kissing Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain's triumph in Sydney. His successor Pedro Rocha was suspended for overstepping his duties after initially arriving on an interim basis, with Louzan taking the reins in December 2024. Spain will also host the 2030 men's World Cup alongside Morocco and Portugal in a new format with the first group stage matches played in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, to celebrate the centenary of the first edition of the competition.
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A judge at Spain's High Court on Thursday found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault over the kiss and fined him 10,800 euros ($11,300), but spared him a prison sentence. "After everything, this will create an important precedent in a social environment where there is still much to be done," said the player in a post on social media platform Instagram. "I have my heart full with each of the people who have been, are, and will continue with me in this fight. "And now, yes, it's over." The phrase "it's over" was used by Hermoso and her team-mates in their fight for justice after the incident, which occurred after Spain won the women's World Cup in September 2023. Rubiales initially refused to resign from his position as federation chief but eventually departed under immense global pressure. On Friday, the footballer's lawyer, Angel Chavarria, told AFP that his intention was to appeal the sentence, with prosecutors having sought a prison term of two-and-a-half years for Rubiales. the kiss was consensual. The 47-year-old also said after the verdict that he will appeal.
