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Swiss Supreme Court acquits Luis Rubiales in recording case

The Swiss Supreme Court has acquitted Luis Rubiales following a complaint from Javier Tebas regarding an unauthorized recording.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The First Criminal Chamber of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court has issued a ruling that acquits the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales. This decision follows a complaint filed in 2019 by the president of La Liga, Javier Tebas.

Tebas's accusation claimed that Rubiales had recorded a meeting of UEFA members without their consent, leading to the appeal brought before the Swiss court.

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