Who is Luis Rubiales, Spain’s ‘under-fire’ FA president for inappropriate behaviour during FIFA Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 6 months ago

Who is Luis Rubiales, Spain’s ‘under-fire’ FA president for inappropriate behaviour during FIFA Women’s World Cup final

The Hindu  

Spain’s football federation chief Luis Rubiales has been under fire this week for instances of inappropriate behaviour during the FIFA Women’s World Cup final where Spain beat England 1-0 to lift its maiden world title. Re-elected president of the federation in 2020, Rubiales angered Spanish football traditionalists by expanding Spain’s Super Cup contest between the league champions and Copa del Rey winners to a four-team format. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Jorge Vilda, Head Coach of Spain, and Luis Rubiales, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation celebrate after the team's victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia. Footage from the dressing room afterwards, seen on Salma Paralluelo’s Instagram live, showed Rubiales with an arm around Hermoso as he announced a holiday to Ibiza for the team, saying: “There, we will celebrate the wedding of Jenni and Luis Rubiales.” Jenni Hermoso said "she didn't enjoy" being kissed by Spanish football president Luis Rubiales who has now apologised to any "people who felt hurt" pic.twitter.com/ZaqZhuQtIO — Eric Njiru August 21, 2023 “I didn’t like it,” Hermoso said on an Instagram live stream a little while later, although she was laughing as she spoke.

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Why England continue standing with Spain as Luis Rubiales casts shadow over Wembley
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Why England continue standing with Spain as Luis Rubiales casts shadow over Wembley

The Independent  

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Spain head coach Montse Tome refuses to answer questions on Luis Rubiales case
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Spain head coach Montse Tome refuses to answer questions on Luis Rubiales case

The Independent  

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Luis Rubiales and sexual assault in Spanish soccer.
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Luis Rubiales and sexual assault in Spanish soccer.

Slate  

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh speak to the Athletic’s Dermot Corrigan about the trial of former Spanish women’s soccer chief Luis Rubiales, who was found guilty of sexually assaulting World Cup star Jenni Hermoso. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel ponders what a Stephen A. presidential campaign might look like. Plus, …

Rubiales Sentenced Over World Cup Kiss – Jenni Hermoso Responds
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rubiales Sentenced Over World Cup Kiss – Jenni Hermoso Responds

The Hindu  

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso said Saturday that the guilty verdict given to Luis Rubiales for his unsolicited kiss after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final sets an “important precedent” for women’s rights. “After everything, this will create an important precedent in society, where there is still much work to do,” she wrote in Spanish on Instagram. “My heart is full …

England coach Wiegman says more changes needed in women’s football in wake of Rubiales’ guilty verdict
3 weeks, 6 days ago

England coach Wiegman says more changes needed in women’s football in wake of Rubiales’ guilty verdict

The Hindu  

England women’s football manager Sarina Wiegman said the culture within the sport needs to change after Spain’s former football federation head, Luis Rubiales, was found guilty of sexual assault for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent following the 2023 World Cup final. The incident during the awards ceremony in Sydney caused a nationwide furore about sexism in Spain -- overshadowing …

Disgraced Spanish World Cup final chief Luis Rubiales fails in appeal against three-year football ban - one day after being found GUILTY of kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Disgraced Spanish World Cup final chief Luis Rubiales fails in appeal against three-year football ban - one day after being found GUILTY of kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent

Daily Mail  

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales against a three-year ban from the sport imposed by FIFA for kissing Spain player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. CAS said its panel determined that Rubiales' conduct at the Women's World Cup final 'constituted multiple and serious violations …

CAS dismisses Rubiales appeal against FIFA’s three-year ban
3 weeks, 6 days ago

CAS dismisses Rubiales appeal against FIFA’s three-year ban

The Hindu  

The highest court in global sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football head Luis Rubiales on Friday after he was banned from any football-related activity for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent at the 2023 women’s World Cup final. World football governing body FIFA had banned Rubiales in October 2023 for three years and an appeals committee had …

Hermoso will appeal Rubiales ‘forced kiss’ verdict
1 month ago

Hermoso will appeal Rubiales ‘forced kiss’ verdict

Al Jazeera  

Prosecutors had sought a prison term for ex-football chief Luis Rubiales for assault and coercion against Jenni Hermoso. Jenni Hermoso will appeal the verdict in the case of former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales, who was fined after being found guilty of a forced kiss on the Women’s World Cup-winning player, her lawyer said. A judge at Spain’s High Court …

Luis Rubiales found guilty of kissing Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso without consent at World Cup
1 month ago

Luis Rubiales found guilty of kissing Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso without consent at World Cup

The Independent  

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England’s Lucy Bronze praises ‘incredibly brave’ Spain players after Luis Rubiales verdict
1 month ago

England’s Lucy Bronze praises ‘incredibly brave’ Spain players after Luis Rubiales verdict

The Independent  

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Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss
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1 month ago

Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss

Associated Press  

MADRID — Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty Thursday of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, an incident that overshadowed Spain’s first world title in women’s soccer and sparked debate about sexism in the sport. “A kiss without consent is sexual assault,” Spain’s equality minister Ana Redondo said …

Luis Rubiales: Former Spanish soccer boss found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent
1 month ago

Luis Rubiales: Former Spanish soccer boss found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent

CNN  

CNN — Former Royal Spanish Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso by kissing her on the lips during the on-field medal ceremony following Spain’s victory in 2023. The Spanish High Court set a fine of $11,270 – to be paid as $21 daily instalments across 18-months – but …

Spain court convicts ex-football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over forced kiss of Jenni Hermoso
1 month ago

Spain court convicts ex-football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over forced kiss of Jenni Hermoso

New Indian Express  

MADRID: A Spanish court on Thursday convicted former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso and fined him 10,800 euros. Prosecutors had sought a prison term of two-and-a-half years for Rubiales -- one year for sexual assault and 18 months for coercion -- for having allegedly pressured the player to …

Spain’s ex-football chief Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault
1 month ago

Spain’s ex-football chief Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault

Al Jazeera  

Rubialies found guilty of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso by forcibly kissing her and ordered to pay fine. A Spanish court has found former football chief Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing football player Jenni Hermoso without her consent after the 2023 Women’s World Cup Final. While Hermoso has stated that the kiss was not consensual and told …

More than a kiss: The toxic Spanish culture behind the World Cup scandal
1 month ago

More than a kiss: The toxic Spanish culture behind the World Cup scandal

ABC  

It was the kiss that shocked the world and triggered Spain’s “Me Too” moment. As the Spanish national team claimed football’s ultimate prize, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, in Sydney, they shared their triumph with a global TV audience of over 200 million people. Within minutes of winning, the head of Spanish football, Luis Rubiales, kissed star striker Jenni …

Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay Rubiales’ kiss after Women’s World Cup final
1 month, 1 week ago

Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay Rubiales’ kiss after Women’s World Cup final

The Hindu  

Jorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s football team, told a judge on Wednesday that ex-football federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry that erupted after Rubiales kissed the player. Rubiales is on trial, accused of sexual assault and coercion for allegedly trying to downplay the kiss that sparked …

Spain’s former football chief Rubiales says he asked Jenni Hermoso if he could kiss her
1 month, 1 week ago

Spain’s former football chief Rubiales says he asked Jenni Hermoso if he could kiss her

The Hindu  

Former Spanish football federation boss Luis Rubiales told a court on Tuesday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for him to kiss her in the aftermath of the Spain women’s World Cup victory in 2023. “In that moment it was something completely spontaneous.” Rubiales, 47, is accused of sexual assault for kissing Hermoso on the mouth and then …

Rubiales set to testify in sexual assault trial over kiss on Hermoso after 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 month, 1 week ago

Rubiales set to testify in sexual assault trial over kiss on Hermoso after 2023 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MADRID — Luis Rubiales and the other three defendants accused of trying to downplay the kiss by the former president of the Spanish soccer federation on player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony are set to testify before a judge on Tuesday. Rubiales is also accused of sexual assault while the other defendants — former …

Rubiales ‘totally sure’ Hermoso consented to kiss at World Cup, trial hears
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1 month, 1 week ago

Rubiales ‘totally sure’ Hermoso consented to kiss at World Cup, trial hears

Al Jazeera  

Spain ex-football chief Luis Rubiales has told his version of events in court over his alleged forced kiss of player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 World Cup. Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales has told a court that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for him to kiss her in the aftermath of Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory …

Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales testifies he asked for consent for World Cup kiss
1 month, 1 week ago

Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales testifies he asked for consent for World Cup kiss

CNN  

CNN — Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales said Tuesday that he asked Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso for permission before kissing her during the on-field medal ceremony for Spain’s victory in 2023. During testimony at his sexual assault trial in Madrid, Rubiales said he asked Hermoso if he could kiss her prior to the incident. “I behaved …

Spain women’s coach says she was not punishing Hermoso by omitting her after the Rubiales kiss
1 month, 1 week ago

Spain women’s coach says she was not punishing Hermoso by omitting her after the Rubiales kiss

The Hindu  

Spain women’s coach Montse Tome told a judge Monday she was not trying to punish Jenni Hermoso by omitting her from the national team in the fallout of the kiss by former football federation president Luis Rubiales. Rubiales is accused of sexual assault for kissing Hermoso at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony, as well as of …

Spain women’s coach says she was not punishing Hermoso by omitting her after the Rubiales kiss
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1 month, 1 week ago

Spain women’s coach says she was not punishing Hermoso by omitting her after the Rubiales kiss

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain women’s coach Montse Tomé told a judge Monday she was not trying to punish Jenni Hermoso by omitting her from the national team in the fallout of the kiss by former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales. Hermoso’s brother had testified last week that former team coach Jorge Vilda, one of the accused of coercion, tried to threaten …

Teammates testify how upset Hermoso was by Rubiales kiss and alleged pressure to back him
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Teammates testify how upset Hermoso was by Rubiales kiss and alleged pressure to back him

Associated Press  

MADRID — Teammates of Jenni Hermoso corroborated her account of being distraught and angered by the World Cup kiss from former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales when they testified at his sexual assault trial on Thursday. Teammate Alexia Putellas told how Hermoso wept on the flight home to Spain from the victory in Australia because Rubiales allegedly tried to get …

The trial over a World Cup kiss that has gripped Spain
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The trial over a World Cup kiss that has gripped Spain

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The nation’s former football chief Luis Rubiales is accused …

Spain men's football coach tells Rubiales trial he did not discuss Jenni Hermoso kiss with officials
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain men's football coach tells Rubiales trial he did not discuss Jenni Hermoso kiss with officials

ABC  

The coach of the Spanish men's football team Luis de la Fuente has told a judge in the Luis Rubiales trial that he did not get involved in discussions related to Jenni Hermoso after her FIFA Women's World Cup kiss from her former boss. Spanish men's football coach Luis de la Fuente has briefly testified at a Madrid high court …

Luis Rubiales kiss trial: World Cup kiss with football boss was not consensual, Jenni Hermoso tells sex assault trial
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luis Rubiales kiss trial: World Cup kiss with football boss was not consensual, Jenni Hermoso tells sex assault trial

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso …

Luis Rubiales kiss trial: World Cup kiss with football boss was not consensual, Jenni Hermoso tells sex assault trial
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luis Rubiales kiss trial: World Cup kiss with football boss was not consensual, Jenni Hermoso tells sex assault trial

The Independent  

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Ex-Spanish Soccer President Goes On Trial For Unwanted Kiss At Women’s World Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Spanish Soccer President Goes On Trial For Unwanted Kiss At Women’s World Cup

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MADRID — The former president of the Spanish soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, goes on trial Monday accused of sexual assault for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023. A judge ruled that Rubiales’ kiss was “unconsented and carried out unilaterally and in a surprising fashion.” Rubiales could face a …

‘I felt disrespected’ Hermoso says after World Cup kiss from former Spain soccer boss
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘I felt disrespected’ Hermoso says after World Cup kiss from former Spain soccer boss

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain forward Jenni Hermoso testified at Luis Rubiales’ trial on Monday that she did not consent to being kissed by the country’s former top soccer official after winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup. On the first day of Rubiales’ trial, Hermoso also said she felt coerced to publicly exonerate the former president of Spain’s Football Federation after the …

Spanish World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso testifies against former soccer boss over 2023 kiss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spanish World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso testifies against former soccer boss over 2023 kiss

The Independent  

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Trial of Spain's ex-football chief Luis Rubiales over forced kiss to begin
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trial of Spain's ex-football chief Luis Rubiales over forced kiss to begin

Firstpost  

The trial of former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales — accused of forcibly kissing a player — is set to begin. Rubiales gave a forced kiss to forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain won 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia. Image: Reuters Spain’s former football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial on Monday over the forced kiss he gave star forward …

Disgraced former Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales arrives at court in Madrid ahead of going on trial over Jenni Hermoso kiss at 2023 World Cup
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Disgraced former Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales arrives at court in Madrid ahead of going on trial over Jenni Hermoso kiss at 2023 World Cup

Daily Mail  

'Kissgate' scandal former Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales has arrived at court in Madrid for the start of his 11-day sex assault and coercion trial. Luis Rubiales has arrived at court in Madrid ahead of his 11-day 'kissgate' trial Spain international Jenni Hermoso will testify this morning after flying from Mexico Rubiales planted a kiss on Hermoso's lips after Spain …

Spain's ex-football boss Luis Rubiales faces trial over Jenni Hermoso kiss at Women's World Cup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain's ex-football boss Luis Rubiales faces trial over Jenni Hermoso kiss at Women's World Cup

ABC  

A high court trial of Spain's former football federation boss Luis Rubiales, who kissed FIFA Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso in 2023 and triggered a backlash against sexism in sport, has begun in Madrid. A 10-day trial in Madrid's high court of former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales has started. Mr Rubiales was seen by millions of TV viewers …

Luis Rubiales trial: Unwanted kiss ‘tainted happiest day of my life,’ says Spain soccer star Jennifer Hermoso
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luis Rubiales trial: Unwanted kiss ‘tainted happiest day of my life,’ says Spain soccer star Jennifer Hermoso

CNN  

CNN — Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso has said that an unwanted kiss from former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales “tainted the happiest day of my life” on the first day of his trial in Madrid. Rubiales is charged with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for the incident, which occurred during the on-field medal …

Spain’s Hermoso says no consent given for World Cup kiss at Rubiales trial
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain’s Hermoso says no consent given for World Cup kiss at Rubiales trial

Al Jazeera  

Jenni Hermoso says at the trial of ex-Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales that the kiss ‘stained’ her 2023 World Cup victory. Spain star Jenni Hermoso told the trial of disgraced ex-football chief Luis Rubiales that the forced kiss he gave her in 2023 “shouldn’t happen in any social or work setting”. Prosecutors are seeking two and a half years in …

What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player

Associated Press  

MADRID — The former president of the Spanish soccer federation goes on trial Monday accused of sexual assault for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023. Rubiales also grabbed his crotch in a lewd victory gesture while standing near Spain’s Queen Letizia and Princess Sofia amid celebrations of Spain’s victory over England …

What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The former president of the …

Rubiales stands trial for kiss that exposed machismo in Spanish football
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubiales stands trial for kiss that exposed machismo in Spanish football

The Hindu  

Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial from Monday at Madrid’s High Court for his kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso that was watched by millions and triggered a backlash against machismo in the sport. Alongside Rubiales, former women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda, former Spanish football federation sporting director Albert Luque and the …

Former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales on trial over forced kiss
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales on trial over forced kiss

New Indian Express  

MADRID: Spain's disgraced former football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial on Monday over his forced kiss of star striker Jenni Hermoso that triggered global outrage. Prosecutors have demanded two and a half years in prison for Rubiales, one year for sexual assault for the forced kiss and 18 months for coercing Hermoso to cover up the scandal. Alongside Rubiales …

Luis Rubiales: After ‘years of forced silence,’ Spanish women’s soccer players speak openly about the unwanted kiss in new documentary
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luis Rubiales: After ‘years of forced silence,’ Spanish women’s soccer players speak openly about the unwanted kiss in new documentary

CNN  

CNN — The most talked-about moment in women’s soccer last year, and indeed for the past several years, wasn’t a goal, nor a piece of skill, nor anything that happened during a match. The deep-rooted problems in Spanish soccer, which triggered outrage in the Iberian nation and around the world after Rubiales’ kiss, is carefully dissected in the “It’s All …

Jenni Hermoso tells Netflix film she feared for her life after World Cup Luis Rubiales kiss scandal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jenni Hermoso tells Netflix film she feared for her life after World Cup Luis Rubiales kiss scandal

Daily Mail  

Jenni Hermoso, the Spanish football star at the centre of the 'kiss-gate' scandal that rocked last year's Women's World Cup has spoken out in a new Netflix documentary, saying she was left 'petrified' and fearing for her personal safety in the weeks after receiving an unsolicited kiss from ex Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales. Former President of the Royal Spanish …

Spanish football’s cultural crisis is not over – but Euro 2024 brings hope
8 months, 1 week ago

Spanish football’s cultural crisis is not over – but Euro 2024 brings hope

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. De la Fuente later pleaded for “forgiveness” for “an inexcusable human error” …

Rubiales to go on trial in Spain over unwanted kiss in February
9 months ago

Rubiales to go on trial in Spain over unwanted kiss in February

The Hindu  

Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial in February next year for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso, the court overseeing the process said Monday. In May a court had ruled Rubiales should be tried for sexual assault over the kiss, and for the alleged coercion subsequently exerted to …

Spanish judge confirms Rubiales will stand trial for kiss on player after Women’s World Cup final
10 months, 1 week ago

Spanish judge confirms Rubiales will stand trial for kiss on player after Women’s World Cup final

Associated Press  

MADRID — Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales will stand trial on charges of sexual assault and coercion for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent after last year’s Women’s World Cup final, a Spanish judge confirmed Wednesday. Judge Francisco de Jorge had ruled in January that Rubiales’ kiss was “unconsented and carried out unilaterally and in a surprising …

Probe into corruption at Spanish soccer federation expanded to include Rubiales’ successor
11 months, 1 week ago

Probe into corruption at Spanish soccer federation expanded to include Rubiales’ successor

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The investigation into corruption inside the Spanish soccer federation under former president Luis Rubiales has been expanded to include his successor, Pedro Rocha, a Madrid-based court said Friday. Rocha told local media when leaving the court that his “conscience is clear.” Rocha took over as interim federation president after Rubiales stepped down in September, weeks after he …

Spanish police arrest ex-soccer federation head Rubiales on return to country amid corruption probe
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Spanish police arrest ex-soccer federation head Rubiales on return to country amid corruption probe

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Luis Rubiales, the disgraced former president of Spain’s soccer federation who kissed a player on the lips without her consent at the Women’s World Cup final, was arrested Wednesday as part of a separate corruption probe by Spanish police before being released. Rubiales was returning to Spain amid a judicial probe into business deals while he ran …

Luis Rubiales arrested on arrival in Spain over Saudi Arabia corruption investigation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Luis Rubiales arrested on arrival in Spain over Saudi Arabia corruption investigation

The Telegraph  

Spanish media reported on Wednesday afternoon that he had been released following questioning, but the investigation remains ongoing. Investigators are also examining whether Rubiales benefited financially from a company owned by another former footballer, Francisco Javier Martín, known as ‘Nene’, which received more than half a million euros from firms that won contracts with the RFEF. According to media reports, …

Luis Rubiales: A look at controversies surrounding former Spanish football federation president
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Luis Rubiales: A look at controversies surrounding former Spanish football federation president

Firstpost  

Luis Rubiales’ life has been affected by controversies in the past, with the latest being the controversial kiss of Spain women’s player Jenni Hermoso at the FIFA Women’s World Cup final last year. On 26 August last year, amid the surrounding controversy, Rubiales had admitted that he would not resign as Spanish Football Federation president, only for him to reverse …

Spanish football’s fresh crisis: Rubiales latest and the RFEF raids explained
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Spanish football’s fresh crisis: Rubiales latest and the RFEF raids explained

New York Times  

On Wednesday morning, the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation and the home of its former president were searched as part of an investigation into alleged corruption during Luis Rubiales’ five years in charge. Rubiales resigned as RFEF president in September after being initially suspended by FIFA, world football’s governing body, for his behaviour when Spain won the 2023 Women’s …

Jenni Hermoso breaks silence on Luis Rubiales kiss-gate scandal, admitting the last six months have been 'tough'... as the World Cup winner insists 'football continues to give me the life I need'
1 year ago

Jenni Hermoso breaks silence on Luis Rubiales kiss-gate scandal, admitting the last six months have been 'tough'... as the World Cup winner insists 'football continues to give me the life I need'

Daily Mail  

Chelsea were gutless to play for penalties. Liverpool have a cause, Mauricio Pochettino’s side are soulless - Listen to the It's All Kicking Off podcast The former Spanish FA chief resigned and received a three-year ban from FIFA Jenni Hermoso has revealed 'football continues to give me life' after emerging from the controversy surrounding former Spanish football federation chief Luis …

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