Spanish Football Federation Offices Raided in Corruption and Money Laundering Probe

Seven arrests by the Spanish police who raided the offices of the Spanish Football Federation, but also other properties. This was confirmed by the Civil Guard, which emphasized that the investigation is connected to suspicions of corruption and money laundering. The searches were ordered by an investigating judge in Majadahonda who investigated suspicious contracts during the tenure of Luis Rubiales. The investigation seems to also include the agreement to organize the Spanish Super Cup as a four-team tournament in Saudi Arabia. In total, 11 searches were carried out in various Spanish regions, including Granada where Rubiales resides. The former president of the Rfef resigned following the scandal that came after the final of the Women's World Cup won by Spain, when he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent. Rubiales has protested his innocence, but is also under criminal investigation for the incident in Spain, and has been banned for three years from football activities by the world governing body Fifa.