The headquarters of the Royal Spanish Football Federation was raided on Wednesday by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard in connection with an investigation into alleged irregular contracts over the past five years. Seven people have been arrested and five others are being investigated, according to sources close to the investigation.
The operation is being led by the Court of First Instance and Instruction number 4 of Majadahonda (Madrid) in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office against Corruption and Organized Crime. Agents conducted searches and arrests in multiple provinces across Spain as part of the operation, which is focused on crimes including business corruption, unfair administration, and money laundering.
More than a dozen private homes are expected to be searched and at least half a dozen additional arrests are planned, along with requests for information from various public and private entities. The investigation began with a probe into a contract signed by former federation president Luis Rubiales for the transfer of the Super Cup to Saudi Arabia in conjunction with businessman and former soccer player Gerard Piqué.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.