Luis Rubiales must appear monthly in the Brody investigation

(CNN, Spanish) — The former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, must appear before the Court of First Instance and Instruction No. 4 of Majadahonda once a month and as many times as necessary. The precautionary measure was taken this Monday after Rubiales declared himself under investigation in the famous “Brody” case, as reported by the Supreme Court of Madrid (TSJM).

Added to this measure is the obligation to request permission from the Court each time you wish to leave Spanish territory, indicating the dates of departure and return, as well as the address at which you reside during your absence.

The Brodie investigation is focusing on possible irregularities in contracts entered into by the RFEF to bring the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia, a source familiar with the investigation told CNN. This is a tournament that has been held in Saudi Arabia since 2020 (with the exception of 2021 when it could not be held due to travel restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic) and will continue until 2029 for a fee. €30 million (US$34 million) per season.

CNN is attempting to contact his legal defense for comment.

In a brief statement made to the media after leaving the investigative court no. 4 of Majadahonda and collected by EFE, Rubiales assured that he answered questions from all parties in the hearing, which lasted four hours. “What I maintain and will always maintain, and I am confident that justice will ultimately be done, is that there has never been any ill-gotten money; There have never been any illegal tenders and, in short, we have always operated with the utmost excellence,” he noted.

Since the start of the investigation in June 2022, the case has expanded to cover work carried out at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, as well as other contracts awarded between the Federation and other companies during Rubiales’ presidency in 2018 and 2023. , assures the same source.

There are 14 alleged crimes being investigated in the case involving money laundering, document falsification, business corruption and criminal organization, according to a source CNN spoke with. According to TSJM, in Rubiales’ specific case, he is under investigation for suspected crimes of unjust management as well as business corruption. No charges have been brought against anyone yet.