FIFA: departure of Emilio Garcia Silvero, director of legal & compliance division since 2019

News Tank Football - Paris - Appointment #459992 - Published on 06/11/26 at 17:00
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Spanish national Emilio Garcia Silvero, born in La Coruña in 1977 - ©  FIFA

Emilio Garcia Silvero, director of the legal & compliance division of FIFA since 2019, is leaving his position, he announced on 6 November 2026.

The Spaniard, who joined the world governing body in 2018 as chief legal and integrity officer, "has expressed his wish to embark on a new chapter in his career and return to Spain after 15 years of working abroad in the service of international football," FIFA said.

"After 15 years away from home, the time has come for my family and me to return closer to our loved ones. An extraordinary chapter of professional experiences in the world of international football governance comes to an end for me. A new and equally exciting one begins in Madrid," Emilio Garcia Silvero wrote on X.

"Since joining FIFA following the 2018 World Cup, Emilio has made an…

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Spanish national Emilio Garcia Silvero, born in La Coruña in 1977 - ©  FIFA

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