Luis Rubiales was arrested at Adolfo Suárez Airport on Wednesday. The former president of the Spanish Football Association is being investigated over alleged irregular contracts concluded during his five-year presidency.
Criminal investigations are also underway in Spain against the 46-year-old because of the kissing scandal at the 2023 World Cup in Australia. The Spaniard has denied all allegations - including those of corruption. In both cases, the ex-official faces several years in prison. In Spain, prison sentences of up to two years are usually suspended.