Luis Rubiales denied accusations of corruption in the Royal Spanish Football Federation

Luis Rubiales denied accusations of corruption in the Royal Spanish Football Federation

The former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubialesdenied the accusations of corruption against him during his statement before the Court of First Instance and Instruction number 4 of Majadahonda.

Rubialeswho faces charges for alleged crimes of business corruption, unfair administration and money laundering, testified in this regard for approximately four hours before the judge. Delia Rodrigo.

The research focus is on the management of Rubiales as president of the RFEF between 2018 and 2023especially in the transfer of the Spain Supercup to Saudi Arabia and possible financial irregularities related to contracts.

After his statement, Rubiales held in front of the media gathered at the door of the Court who trusts that “justice will end up being done.”

The reports presented by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) from the Civil Guard to the court reveal an alleged corporate plot made up of management personnel of the RFEFfederation employees and businessmen close to Rubiales.

It is suspected that this network had the objective of carrying out commercial activities, such as real estate development in Saudi Arabia through a company initially destined for the sale of oil.

Furthermore, the researchers point out that during his tenure, Rubiales would have assigned federation works in exchange for payments to a company managed by his personal friend, Francisco Javier Martín Alcaideknown as Baby.

It also points to possible cost overruns in travel management during its management.

Rubiales He thus becomes the fourth of a dozen people investigated to appear before the court, after Pedro Rochawho succeeded him as interim president, Tomás González Cuetoyour external legal advisor, and Angel Gonzalez Segurarelated to works in the La Cartuja stadium in Seville under suspicion.

Source: Ambito

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