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| Madrid Football Federation | |
|---|---|
| Name | Madrid Football Federation |
| Nativename | Federación de Fútbol de Madrid |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Region | Community of Madrid |
| Headquarters | Ciudad del Fútbol, Las Rozas |
| President | Enrique Velasco (example) |
Madrid Football Federation is the regional governing body responsible for administering association football in the Community of Madrid. It oversees competitive structures, club affiliation, youth development, referee education and facility standards across municipalities such as Madrid, Alcalá de Henares, Getafe, Leganés and Móstoles. The federation operates alongside national institutions including the Royal Spanish Football Federation and interacts with continental bodies like UEFA and global bodies such as FIFA.
The federation traces its origins to early 20th‑century organizations that organized regional championships in Madrid and surrounding provinces, contemporaneous with clubs like Real Madrid CF, Atlético Madrid and Rayo Vallecano. It formalized structures during the years following the Spanish Civil War as Spanish football consolidated under the Royal Spanish Football Federation. Throughout the late 20th century the federation adapted to structural reforms driven by the Bosman ruling era and the expansion of professional leagues such as the La Liga system. Important moments include affiliation of historic clubs from Getafe CF and CD Leganés, the modernization of referee training after UEFA programs, and integration of women's football parallel to developments in competitions like the Copa de la Reina and Primera División (women). The federation has also navigated political administrations in the Community of Madrid and coordinated with municipal councils in Las Rozas and Alcorcón on facility projects.
Governance is structured with an executive board, presidency, and technical committees reflecting practices of the Royal Spanish Football Federation. Committees include competition management, refereeing, coaching education, and disciplinary panels comparable to those in UEFA member associations. Elections follow statutes aligned with Spanish sports legislation and oversight from bodies such as the Consejo Superior de Deportes. The federation liaises with municipal authorities in Alcalá de Henares, regional government offices in Puerta del Sol and national organizations including FIFA for regulatory compliance. Key governance tasks include club licensing, registration of players and coaches, and implementation of safeguarding policies inspired by initiatives from UEFA and international conventions.
The federation organizes senior and youth competitions across multiple tiers feeding into national systems like Tercera División and the Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol. It administers regional leagues, cup tournaments and promotion playoffs that connect clubs to the Segunda División B (historically) and current national formats. Women's competitions under its remit align with pathways to the Primera División (women) and regional cup qualifiers for national tournaments such as the Copa del Rey Femenino equivalents. It also coordinates futsal and disabled football competitions, paralleling programs run by the Royal Spanish Football Federation and international events organized by FIFA and UEFA.
Member clubs range from elite professional sides like Real Madrid CF and Atlético Madrid to historic local entities such as Rayo Vallecano and smaller municipal clubs across Villaverde, Móstoles, Getafe and Leganés. The federation maintains affiliation records, issues club licenses, and enforces registration requirements consistent with norms applied by the Royal Spanish Football Federation and European governing bodies. It supports clubs in engagement with competitions such as the Copa del Rey, youth tournaments like the UEFA Youth League pathways and player transfers regulated under FIFA statutes. Affiliate relationships also cover futsal teams and women's clubs participating in national structures administered by Real Federación Española de Fútbol stakeholders.
Youth development programs emphasize academy standards, coach education and talent identification in line with models promoted by LaLiga academies and UEFA coaching frameworks. The federation runs coaching courses that mirror qualifications such as the UEFA Pro Licence, UEFA A and B levels and collaborates with regional training centers used by academies affiliated to Real Madrid Castilla and Atlético Madrid youth setups. Talent pathways include district leagues, regional selections and showcase tournaments that feed national youth teams administered by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, and scouting networks that interact with clubs across the Comunidad de Madrid.
Headquarters are based in a regional football campus near Las Rozas, coexisting with the national training complex at the Ciudad del Fútbol and proximate to municipal sports facilities in Alcorcón and Alcalá de Henares. The federation oversees pitch certifications, stadium safety standards and artificial turf regulations comparable to those used in venues like the Santiago Bernabéu and Wanda Metropolitano at different scales. Facility projects have included refurbishment of municipal grounds in Getafe and multipurpose futsal arenas used for regional finals and referee assessments under standards inspired by UEFA infrastructure guidelines.
Community initiatives include grassroots participation programs, school partnerships in collaboration with educational institutions in Madrid and public health campaigns reflecting models seen in partnerships between LaLiga and public bodies. Social inclusion projects have targeted disability football, refugee integration and women’s participation mirroring campaigns by FIFA and UEFA to broaden access. The federation organizes refereeing outreach, volunteer training and seasonal festivals that engage local governments in Comunidad de Madrid municipalities and non‑profit organizations to promote sport for development and community cohesion.
Category:Football in the Community of Madrid