The possible move by prosecutors to convict world champion Jennifer Hermoso over the kiss on the mouth is not the sole issue before courts. The president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, faces a broader set of legal challenges. In addition to multiple complaints filed by his uncle and former chief of staff, Juan Rubiales, who has sued him for harassment and coercion, Rubiales is also entangled in an ongoing corruption case. The investigation, which has stretched for more than a year, sits with Majadahonda Investigation Court No. 4 and, alongside Gerard Piqué, the former Barça player and chief of Kosmos, forms part of the broader inquiry focused on Rubiales. [Fuente: El Periódico de España]n
Furthermore, as prosecutors examine a potential sexual assault complaint currently under review by the National Court, the Association for Transparency and Democracy in Sport—led by Miguel Ángel Galán, president of CENAFE—has acted against Rubiales and Piqué. The allegations revolve around a reported agreement between Saudi Arabia and Kosmos, through which the project allegedly netted 24 million euros in commissions. The commissions linked to moving the Spanish Super Cup to the Saudi Kingdom are thought to have the federation’s knowledge and consent, implicating Rubiales in the ongoing operation. [Fuente: El Confidencial]n
Although the case has been the subject of forensic work since late June 2022, with some preliminary proceedings still open at the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, months pass without summonses for Rubiales or the former Barça player to testify as accused by Judge Delia Rodrigo. The pace of the proceedings has raised questions about the timeline and accessibility of testimonies. [Fuente: Justicia]