Spanish authorities are continuing their investigation into alleged corruption at the Spanish Football Federation. “Operation Brody”, as it’s become known, has been looking Luis Rubiales and other former RFEF directors, and now it is Barcelona icon Gerard Pique that is next to go under the microscope.
As revealed by La Vanguardia (via MD), the head of the Court of Instruction number 4 of Majadahonda is also investigating the former Barcelona player for the alleged crimes of corruption in business and disloyal administration. Specifically, 89 bank accounts, in which Pique appears as the owner or as an authorised member, will be looked into, while analysis of 27 companies that the 37-year-old is involved with will also be done.
Authorities are trying to ascertain whether Pique allegedly did an off-the-books deal with Rubiales for the Spanish Super Cup to move to Saudi Arabia, which it did in 2020. Kosmos’, Pique’s company, acted as an intermediary for the agreement, which has become one of the most controversial in the Federation’s recent history, and which is the key focus on the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption.