Regardless of how the prosecution’s complaint against Hercules and its Foundation unfolds, it will not trigger a descent in the blue and white club’s status. The Public Ministry accuses the Rico Pérez entity of asset collection, and the case will proceed to the exclusive court.
This arrangement refers to the decision by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that limits the grounds for an extremely serious penalty, such as relegation. There are three reasons a club can be moved away from the stage where it competes: complaints from players about non-payment at the end of the season to the AFE, failure to pay federation fees for the season, and the failure to meet tax obligations for the current financial year.
Unpaid invoices tied to the Tax Office and Social Security fall outside this final category and are considered a separate debt. Such guilt is rare; without financing agreements, creditors could petition a judge to dissolve the club. Hercules has faced contract breaches in the past, which led to complaints from players. That situation has not recurred since the club’s bankruptcy in the summer of 2011.
Since then, the blue and white team has met all employment commitments. It has also fulfilled tax obligations arising from its signings and the federation’s fees for competing in its events.
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The failure to take advantage of public aid has historically led to late payments to government agencies. No subsidies to teams, such as travel allowances during the season, or those awarded by the current governing body, have alleviated the income gap in modest football or improved the development academy.
Beneficiary items must be current and in line with quotas negotiated with the administration. A process such as a lawsuit alleging concealment from the treasury, including transfers of 2 million euros to Barça, is not a minor matter. It could extend for several seasons, as investigations can take years. If the case proceeds to trial, multiple outcomes could push a final decision to as long as five years.
A judge accuses Hercules and Foundation of hiding Abde’s transfer from the Treasury
The investigation concerns the potential concealment of a significant player transfer from public authorities as part of broader financial scrutiny. The matter has drawn heightened attention within the football community and among regulatory watchers.
Hercules is exploring options to delay payments approaching one million euros ahead of a key deadline at month’s end. The club seeks workable arrangements to spread the burden while continuing to participate in league duties and contractual obligations. Regulators remain focused on compliance and timely settlements, given the precedent such cases set for clubs facing financial strain.