The former boss of Spanish football refers in particular to the contracts concluded for the relocation of the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia and the renovation of the Olympic stadium in Seville, in the sights of the authorities.
Already threatened with two and a half years in prison for sexual assault on world champion Jenni Hermoso, at the end of the 2023 World Cup final, Luis Rubiales assured that he had “answered all questions” before the judge responsible for investigating these allegedly irregular contracts.
The former leader, who was briefly detained at Madrid airport by the Civil Guard on April 3 upon his return from the Dominican Republic, is accused of money laundering, commercial corruption, unfair administration and membership in a criminal organization, as well as his successor at the head of the RFEF, Pedro Rochaand several former leaders of the body.
This affair pushed the Spanish government to put the football federation under supervision “in the interest” of the country, future co-organizer of the 2030 World Cup with Morocco and Portugal.
