FIFA warns Spain of possible ban

[DAT BOY RONALDO]

Spain may be banned from international competition if their government tries to intervene in the election process of the Spanish Football Federation.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter is unhappy with a rule forcing Spain's non-Olympic sporting federations to hold elections before the Beijing Games.

"Spain would not be able to play at Euro 2008 and their clubs wouldn't continue in Europe," he said.

"A confrontation like this is no good for football or for the government."


Greece escaped a lengthy ban from international competition prior to the 2002 World Cup because of their government's involvement in footballing matters.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...pe/7250730.stm

[Daei_The_King]

if spain drops out of euro 2008 (unlikely, but lets just say it happens), does that mean another team is selected to play?

[persian boy]

if spain drops out of euro 2008 (unlikely, but lets just say it happens), does that mean another team is selected to play?

you want england so bad dont u

[Daei_The_King]

you want england so bad dont u

nah, Im hoping its not possible cos then i can carry on taunting all my friends.....

[Suprah]

If Spain is booted out then Nord Iron can take their place

[186forever]

bite ur tongues .........it s not funny

[Daei_The_King]

lol wtf? it isnt funny but if spain drops out surely another team will be drawn in? else the competition isnt fair as one group would be easier to qualify from (only 3 teams...)

[Shahin K]

I hope Iran will replace Spain.

[Daei_The_King]

I hope Iran will replace Spain.

pants, Ive repped too much...looooooooooooooooooooooooool

[Demis-11]

and if this does happen..a ban for 2 days, the spanish fa appeals, everything is back to normal..

[doober]

i hope that doesnt happen.

[KC McElroy]

Haha Spain is getting pantsed!