Corruption investigation into Spanish Super Cup organization at La Cartuja stadium

The judge handling the so-called "Supercopa case" has brought charges against two former high-ranking officials of the Andalusian regional government on suspicion of match-fixing at the La Cartuja stadium. The case concerns alleged manipulations during the organization of the Spanish Super Cup that took place at this sports venue. 2 (osoby) — two former high-ranking officials of the Andalusian government have been included in the investigation being conducted by the Guardia Civil, and the Central Unit Against Corruption (UCO) has also become involved. The La Cartuja stadium in Seville was the venue for the Spanish Super Cup, which in recent years has sparked controversy related to management and suspicions of corruption. Previous investigations focused on links between the Spanish football federation (RFEF) and the company Gruconsa, responsible for work at the stadium. The Guardia Civil is investigating two former high-ranking officials of the Andalusian government, suspected of involvement in match-fixing at La Cartuja. According to investigative sources, these actions allegedly influenced the course of the Super Cup, as well as relations between the football federation and construction companies involved in modernizing the stadium. The Central Unit Against Corruption (UCO) indicated that one of the former officials is particularly implicated in the manipulation scheme, further complicating the case. 1 (osoba) — one of the former officials is at the center of the investigation. „La Guardia Civil investiga a dos ex altos cargos del Gobierno andaluz por supuestos amaños en el estadio de La Cartuja” (The Guardia Civil is investigating two former high-ranking officials of the Andalusian government for alleged match-fixing at the La Cartuja stadium) — investigative source via eldiario.es The judge handling the case highlighted the links between the Spanish football federation (RFEF) and the company Gruconsa, which was responsible for construction work at the La Cartuja stadium. According to the investigation's findings, these relationships may have facilitated irregularities during the organization of the Super Cup. During the investigation, the chief of staff of the RFEF president and a director associated with Gerard Piqué, who allegedly negotiated tournament terms outside official channels, were also questioned. 2 (osoby) — the RFEF chief of staff and a director linked to Piqué were summoned for questioning. „La UCO implica a un exalto cargo de la Junta en los amaños de Rubiales en La Cartuja” (The UCO implicates a former high-ranking official of the Junta in Rubiales' match-fixing at La Cartuja) — investigative source via El Confidencial The investigation into the "Supercopa case" reveals the complexity of links between regional authorities, the football federation, and construction companies, which may have led to match-fixing. The investigation is ongoing, with further questioning and document analysis aimed at clarifying the scale of the irregularities. Persons involved in the investigation: Former Andalusian government officials: no charges → under investigation; RFEF personnel: not involved → summoned for questioning