Former Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has been detained after landing in Madrid amid a corruption investigation.
A warrant for the arrest of Rubiales was issued in late march following his property being raided by authorities. At the time, however, he was in the Dominican Republic and could not be arrested by with La Sexta reporting that he was taken away by the Guardia Civil in a black van.
The corruption investigation relates to the deal that saw the Supercopa de Espana expanded into a four-team competition that takes place in Saudi Arabia. Rubiales is suspected of receiving illegal commissions when negotiating the transformation.
He was, however, informed about his indictment and had a lawyer beside him during questioning. Rubiales invoked his right not to testify and was subsequently released, according to The Athletic.
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE reports that Mr Rubiales could appear in court on Thursday.
Mr Rubiales was in the Dominican Republic when police searched his home last month.
They also searched the football federation headquarters and made several arrests.
Mr Rubiales is also separately due to go on trial for sexual assault for kissing the player Jenni Hermoso on the mouth after last summer’s World Cup final.
Ms Hermoso and her teammates said the kiss was unwanted and demeaning.
Mr Rubiales was forced to resign, but has denied any wrongdoing.
Rubiales is one of seven individuals under investigation and prosecutors are requesting a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for him.
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