It should be noted that the warrant was issued as part of an investigation into alleged illegal contracts over the past five years.
The RFEF press release states: “The federation expresses its deep concern about the events that took place today and calls for maximum transparency and respect for the values that football represents and that its leaders must defend.”
On August 20, 2023, the Spanish women’s team became world champions by defeating the England national team in the final of the tournament (1:0). During the awards ceremony, Rubiales kissed the winning team’s soccer player, Jennifer Hermoso, on the lips.
Subsequently, the Spanish National Court of Justice ruled to restrict Rubiales’ access to the women’s national team player to a distance of at least 200 meters. After this incident, FIFA suspended Rubiales from his position for three years and Rubiales himself resigned.
Source: Sport
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