🚨 Court sides with Pedro Rocha, overturns his suspension | OneFootball

Pedro Rocha, former president of the RFEF, has managed to have the disqualification that was imposed on him by the Administrative Court of Sport (TAD) annulled by the courts.

The National Court annuls the sanctions that prevented him from holding executive positions in sports federations and fined him more than 33,000 euros.

The ruling, issued on September 29, 2025, emphasizes that the TAD violated Rocha's right to defense by not considering his allegations before imposing the sanctions.

The conflict originated from Rocha's controversial decisions within the Royal Spanish Football Federation, which he joined following the resignation of Luis Rubiales and left with the arrival of Rafael Louzán.

Among them are the dismissal of the secretary general and the termination of legal contracts. The TAD estimated his disqualification following a complaint by Miguel Galán, for overstepping his functions.

Rocha argued that the sanctions were disproportionate and justice has agreed with him, at least in terms of his procedural rights.

What can happen now in the Federation?

This latest sentence orders that the file be returned to the TAD for a complete new review.

The case is not over yet: the Administration can appeal the resolution to the National Court within the next fifteen days. Meanwhile, Rocha regains the possibility of fully defending himself and clearing his track record in Spanish football.

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📸 JAVIER SORIANO - AFP or licensors