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Rubiales Accuses LaLiga President Tebas of Bribery

5/2/2025

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Luis Rubiales, the ex-president of the Spanish Football Federation, has taken a bold step by filing a complaint against LaLiga's president, Javier Tebas, accusing him of abuse of authority and attempted bribery. The explosive allegations arise from a 2022 meeting where Tebas purportedly proposed a contract in return for sensitive information, prompting Rubiales to demand a disciplinary probe and Tebas's suspension.

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Luis Rubiales, the ex-president of the Spanish Football Federation, has taken a bold step by filing a complaint against LaLiga's president, Javier Tebas, accusing him of abuse of authority and attempted bribery. The explosive allegations arise from a 2022 meeting where Tebas purportedly proposed a contract in return for sensitive information, prompting Rubiales to demand a disciplinary probe and Tebas's suspension.