Spring El Confidential published articles about Rubiales based on items stolen from his phone and computer. Articles with tapes of the Federation President, which included cooperation with Gerard Piqué, please refer to this article.

Today the online newspaper fired another bombshell as the president in a family chat confessed… which clubs he likes the least! El Confidential reports that on January 18, 2020, in the middle of the game between Real Madrid and Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, the president took part in such a conversation on WhatsApp:

Rubiales: Let’s see if we can pick them palanganas*
Rubiales: This is the second team I associate the worst with
Father of Rubiales: Yes me too. Valencia and Seville
Rubiales: hahaha
Rubiales: For me, in that order, Villarreal, Sevilla and Valencia
*palanganas – Nickname of Seville, “palangana” means “basin” and refers to the legend of the origins of the club.

Rubiales: And Pepe Castro? [prezes Sevilli – dop. red.]Rubiales: ??
Father of Rubiales: Another total idiot. With the arrogance of Sevilla, they believe themselves to be the best in the world. Clown.
Father of Rubiales: Let them pour!!!
Rubiales: Hahhha
Rubiales: They are going to give me a hard time for VAR

As for words with VAR, Sevilla canceled out Luuk De Jong’s goal after Gudelj’s corner foul by blocking Édera Militão. The referees didn’t overturn De Jong’s 1-1 goal, which came after a clear double play from Munir just before the Dutchman struck.

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Villarreal, Sevilla and Valencia have already released a joint statement denouncing Rubiales’ comments and stressing that they are unacceptable for someone in the position. The clubs are unanimously demanding a public apology from themselves and their fans.