Former Spanish football boss Rubiales arrested at Madrid airport
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Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was arrested at Madrid airport in connection with corruption charges, including illegal contracts, mismanagement and money laundering during his presidency of the Spanish Football Association.
Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Association, has been arrested in connection with corruption charges - police officers took Rubiales into custody at the Madrid airport, reports UNN with reference to El Pais.
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The Guardia Civil arrested former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales after he landed at Madrid's Adolfo Suarez airport on Wednesday on a flight from the Dominican Republic, where he had been on a business trip. "After his arrest, Rubiales was transferred to the premises of the Armed Institute in T-4, where he was fingerprinted and read his rights as a detainee in the presence of his lawyers," the Spanish newspaper writes.
It is indicated that Rubiales is under investigation on suspicion of entering into illegal contracts during his five-year presidency at RFEF.
The alleged crimes in this case include corruption in business transactions, maladministration and money laundering.
Two weeks ago, investigators had already searched the association's headquarters and Rubiales' home in Granada, southern Spain. According to the Cadena Ser radio station, Guardia civilian police officers also flew to the Dominican Republic to search Rubiales' home.
For reference
Luis Rubiales was the head of the Spanish federation in 2018-2023. He became the 26th president in the history of the RFEF and succeeded Angel Maria Villar.
Former president of the Spanish Football Federation, Rubiales is also known for hugging and kissing Spanish national team player Jenny Hermoso on the lips after the Spaniards won the championship.
A scandal erupted, and FIFA removed the head of the Spanish federation from office. As a result, the 46-year-old Rubiales resigned under pressure.
