Luis Rubiales arrested at Madrid airport over corruption investigation

Luis Rubiales was #arrested upon arriving at an airport in Madrid on Wednesday morning, in connection with a corruption investigation. The former president of the Spanish #football federation (RFEF), who was travelling to Spain from the Dominican Republic, is suspected by police of receiving illegal commissions when negotiating for the Spanish Super Cup to be staged in Saudi Arabia. He denies any wrongdoing. Footage has emerged on Spanish television of the 46-year-old being escorted into a black Civil Guard vehicle on the tarmac at the airport in Spain’s capital. Rubiales was released later on Wednesday, shortly after being detained, but the investigation is ongoing. #rubiales #corruption Read more: Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: