Police have raided the Spanish Football Federation and a residence belonging to its former president, Luis Rubiales, in an investigation into alleged corruption
Guardia Civil officers leave the home of Luis Rubiales in Granada after completing a search of the property in relation to allegations of corruption.Guardia Civil officers leave the home of Luis Rubiales in Granada after completing a search of the property in relation to allegations of corruption.
Rubiales was not at home at the time, police said on Wednesday. Spanish prosecutors said raids had been carried out on 11 premises and that it expected seven people to be arrested.
Piqué, who has played in two Super Cups in Saudi Arabia for Barcelona, has denied wrongdoing or conflict of interest. Shortly after the investigation was launched, Rubiales also denied any wrongdoing. “I am calm because I have not done anything illegal,” he said in 2022. Spanish prosecutors said that Wednesday’s operation was part of a wider investigation into allegations of corruption in business, improper management of assets and money laundering.No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women’s footballin September, three weeks after he grabbed Spain’s Jenni Hermoso by the head, pulled her towards him and planted a kiss on her lips during the medal ceremony at the World Cup in Sydney.
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