Former Spanish Football Chief Luis Rubiales Denies Financial “Irregularities” After Testifying in Graft Scandal Court Case

Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales faced questioning in court over alleged graft scandal

Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales found himself in hot water as he testified in court over a corruption probe into his time in charge. Rubiales, who resigned following a scandal involving Women’s World Cup star Jenni Hermoso, denied any financial “irregularities” during his time as head of the federation.

Rubiales maintained his innocence, stating, “There has never been any money received in an irregular way.” He expressed confidence that justice would prevail and clear his name of any wrongdoing. Despite the allegations against him, Rubiales vowed to cooperate fully with the investigation to ensure transparency.

The disgraced former chief must now seek permission from the judge before traveling outside of Spain and is required to appear in court monthly as part of the ongoing probe. The investigation centers around contracts signed by the federation since 2018, including one that brought the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.

The scandal has cast a shadow over Spanish football, with new federation president Pedro Rocha also under investigation in the case. Rocha, who succeeded Rubiales, faces scrutiny for his role in the alleged graft scandal that has rocked the football community in Spain.

As Rubiales navigates the legal challenges ahead, the Spanish football federation must confront the fallout from the corruption probe. The future of the federation hangs in the balance as the investigation unfolds, with the reputation of Spanish football at stake.