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Former Spain FA President Luis Rubiales Detained Amid Corruption Probe

By IANS News April 03, 2024 • 18:22 PM View: 1268

Former Spain FA: Former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales was on Wednesday detained upon his arrival in Madrid from the Dominican Republic.

The detention was part of a corruption investigation, alleging his involvement in receiving illegal commissions during negotiations for staging the Spanish Super Cup competition in Saudi Arabia.

Rubiales, who denies any wrongdoing, was taken into custody for questioning. However, he was released shortly thereafter, sparking speculation about the unfolding legal proceedings.

TAGS Former Spain FA Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales Dominican Republic Spanish Super Cup Saudi Arabia Mr Rubiales Jenni Hermoso World Cup

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