On March 14, 2025, former soccer player Gerard Piqué appeared before the Court of Instruction number 4 of Majadahonda, Madrid, as a defendant in the so-called ‘Supercopa case’.
This case examines the alleged irregularities in the transfer of the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia and the commissions associated with his company, Kosmos.
Context of the case
In 2019, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) signed an agreement for the Spanish Super Cup to be held in Saudi Arabia for ten editions.
This ensured revenues of 400 million euros for Spanish soccer.
As an intermediary in this negotiation, Gerard Piqué’s company, Kosmos, agreed to receive an annual commission of 4 million euros.
Totaling 40 million over the term of the contract.
Statement before the judge
During his appearance, Gerard Piqué presented 15 invoices totaling 12 million euros issued to SELA, the Saudi public company.
The foregoing to support the legality of their income.
He stated that his work was essential to reach the agreement and that commissions of 10% are customary in this type of negotiation.
Gerard Piqué is being investigated in the so-called Supercup case.'
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Visibly affected, Gerard Piqué broke down in tears as he said that the judicial process has damaged his reputation and personal well-being.
He denied having paid the RFEF or its former president, Luis Rubiales, to facilitate the agreement.
He emphasized that his contractual relationship was directly with the Saudi entity.
Ongoing research
The Guardia Civil’s Central Operative Unit (UCO) considers Gerard Piqué an “active part” in the negotiations that took the Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.
The investigation is focused on determining whether the agreed commissions unduly benefited Kosmos and whether there were conflicts of interest, given that Piqué was still a player of FC Barcelona, the team participating in the Supercopa, at the time the contract was signed.
Reactions and perspectives
Buzzy
The case has generated widespread debate in the soccer community and among Hispanic fans in the United States.
While some defend the legality of Gerard Piqué’s actions and his right to diversify his business activities, others question the ethics of his involvement in businesses related to competitions in which he participated as a player.
The resolution of this case could set a precedent regarding the participation of athletes in businesses linked to their professional field and transparency in the management of sports federations.
This case is still ongoing, and it is expected that the judicial authorities will determine whether there were irregularities in the deal that took the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia and the role played by Gerard Piqué and his company, Kosmos.
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