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Gerard Pique has denied wrongdoing in the business deal that led to the Spanish Super Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique questioned by judge in Spanish Super Cup probe

March 14, 2025 7:04 pm

Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué is being questioned by a judge on Friday as part of judicial probe into the business deal that led to the Spanish Super Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia.

Players scuffle at the end of the Spanish Super Cup semifinal soccer match between Real Madrid and Mallorca at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo)

Mallorca players wives 'groped, harassed, videographed' in Saudi Arabia after Spanish Super Cup game

January 10, 2025 10:28 pm

Mallorca officials said that some 250 people were harassed as they exited the venue. Saudi Arabia was awarded the 2034 World Cup by FIFA last month.

Leaked audios reveal deal between Piqué, Spanish federation

April 18, 2022 10:31 pm

The federation changed the format of the Super Cup in 2020, creating a “Final Four” and moving the competition to Saudi Arabia as part of a deal that was reportedly worth 40 million euros per tournament for the federation.

Spanish league: Barcelona win late to end poor run, Madrid held by Elche

January 24, 2022 9:03 am

Barcelona finally got things going its way by scoring late in a 1-0 victory against relegation-threatened Alaves in the Spanish league.

Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 to claim Super Cup title

January 17, 2022 9:10 am

Real were reduced to 10 men three minutes from time after Eder Militao was sent off for a goalline handball.

Spanish FA draws criticism for Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

January 15, 2022 8:09 am

Federation president Luis Rubiales insisted that the decision to take the new-look version of the Super Cup to the kingdom was both good for the money it brought to Spanish soccer.

Super Cup: Athletic Bilbao rallies past Atletico Madrid to return to final

January 14, 2022 10:40 am

Athletic Bilbao has scored two late goals to earn a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Atletico Madrid in Saudi Arabia to reach its second straight Spanish Super Cup final.

Athletic Bilbao knocks out Real Madrid to reach Super Cup final vs Barcelona

January 15, 2021 10:47 am

Athletic Bilbao has knocked out defending champion Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup with a 2-1 win to set up a final against Barcelona.

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Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona to reach Super Cup final

January 10, 2020 8:48 am

Argentine forward Angel Correa struck the decisive goal in the 86th minute to complete an unlikely late comeback for Atletico after Barca had dominated the second half and had two goals ruled out following VAR reviews.