Barcelona legend Gerard Pique bank accounts under investigation in Rubiales, Saudi-related corruption scandal
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Barcelona legend Gerard Pique under investigation || Image credit: Imago

Barcelona legend Gerard Pique bank accounts under investigation in Rubiales, Saudi-related corruption scandal

Faruq Ibrahim 23:13 - 03.04.2024

Spanish police are investigating Gerard Pique's bank accounts in relation to a corruption case involving Luis Rubiales, with a focus on their ties through Kosmos.

Spanish police have turned their attention to former Barcelona player Gerard Pique's bank accounts as part of a probe related to a corruption scandal involving Luis Rubiales.

The investigation stems from ties between Pique's sports entertainment company, Kosmos, and Rubiales, the former Spanish FA president embroiled in controversy.

Details of the Investigation

According to reports from AS, Spanish authorities are scrutinizing Gerard Pique's bank accounts with a specific focus on the connection between Kosmos, a company owned by the footballer, and Luis Rubiales.

Rubiales, who was recently arrested and subsequently released upon his return to Spain, is at the centre of a judicial inquiry into the controversial decision to host the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

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Gerard Pique, ex-Barcelona star || Credit: PA

Response from Kosmos Official and Rubiales

A representative from Kosmos has stated that no employee of the company has been taken into custody or placed under investigation, and no searches have been conducted on the premises.

Kosmos, established by Pique, gained recognition primarily through its association with the Davis Cup, marking a significant partnership that spanned from 2018 to 2023 despite the original agreement set for 25 years.

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