The leader of a First Division club, in a calm demeanor, summed up their feelings by saying they’ve become accustomed to mishaps. This sentiment came after the chaos experienced during the draw for the Copa del Rey Final Four. On April 22 at the Benito Villamarín stadium’s antebox. The Spanish Football Federation’s latest blunder in the draw, rectified five hours later due to an acknowledged “error,” has become routine, according to another manager. This latest incident, where the semi-final pairings were incorrectly resolved, exemplifies the ongoing mismanagement by the National Futsal Committee. Seemingly more preoccupied with RFEF elections than with upholding the sport’s integrity.
This recent debacle isn’t an isolated incident. There have been previous instances, such as the oversight in the Copa del Rey qualifiers circular in October 2020, where two First Division teams were omitted. Similarly, in the draw for the Copa del Rey quarterfinals in February 2022, there was confusion surrounding the placement of teams in the draw pots, leading to a delay and subsequent controversy.
These recurring errors highlight the lack of diligence within the National Futsal Committee. Clubs meticulously review all RFEF circulars, especially those from the Futsal Committee, due to a lack of confidence in their accuracy. The incident on Monday was just another in a series of missteps, indicating a pattern of disregard for proper procedure and regulation enforcement within the committee.
