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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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 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and saw no reason to consider the sanction to be disproportionate. Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales was found guilty of kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent on Thursday Rubiales has now failed in an appeal against his three-year ban from football after the kiss Hermoso told the court that she 'never' agreed to the kiss and that she had felt 'disrespected' by what Rubiales did On Thursday, Rubiales, 47, was ordered to pay a fine of €20 per day for the next 18 months - a total sum of £8,250 - and cannot go within 200 metres of the striker. Rubiales stood accused of sexual assault and coercion for allegedly trying to downplay the kiss that sparked outrage in Spain and around the world and marred the celebrations of the team's first World Cup title.

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Spain prosecutor requests retrial of ex-football boss Rubiales over Hermoso kiss
1 week, 2 days ago

Spain prosecutor requests retrial of ex-football boss Rubiales over Hermoso kiss

The Hindu  

A Spanish prosecutor has asked for a retrial after the High Court sentenced Luis Rubiales, the former head of the country’s football federation, for kissing national team player Jenni Hermoso without her consent, the prosecutor’s office said on Thursday. Last month, the court found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined him over 10,000 euros in a case that sparked …

Why England continue standing with Spain as Luis Rubiales casts shadow over Wembley
2 weeks, 3 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
2 weeks, 3 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.
2 weeks, 4 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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2 weeks, 6 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 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 …

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

Jenni Hermoso will appeal Luis Rubiales ‘forced kiss’ verdict
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Jenni Hermoso will appeal Luis Rubiales ‘forced kiss’ verdict

The Hindu  

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 on Thursday found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault over the kiss and fined him 10,800 euros, but spared …

Ex-Spain Soccer Boss Guilty Of Sexual Assault For World Cup Kiss
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ex-Spain Soccer Boss Guilty Of Sexual Assault For World Cup Kiss

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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 …

Luis Rubiales found guilty of kissing Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso without consent at World Cup
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

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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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Spain court convicts ex-football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over forced kiss of Jenni Hermoso
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Luis Rubiales: Former Spanish soccer boss found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Insiders reveal how the toxic culture in Spanish women's football exploded into public view
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Insiders reveal how the toxic culture in Spanish women's football exploded into public view

ABC  

For Spanish World Cup champion Laia Codina, the worst moment came on the plane trip home from Australia. A day earlier, Spanish Football Federation boss Luis Rubiales had planted a kiss on star striker Jenni Hermoso's lips on the World Cup winner's podium in Sydney as tens of millions watched on live TV. It was "something that had to happen …

More than a kiss: The toxic Spanish culture behind the World Cup scandal
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Rubiales’ lawyer asks Spanish court for his acquittal over Hermoso kiss
1 month ago

Rubiales’ lawyer asks Spanish court for his acquittal over Hermoso kiss

The Hindu  

Luis Rubiales’ lawyer asked a Spanish court on Wednesday to acquit the ex-football chief over the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso on the lips in 2023 that sparked global outrage. No,” lawyer Ogla Tubau said during her closing arguments in his trial for sexual assault, adding Rubiales has apologised for bahaving like “just another player” and not the president of …

Rubiales' defense team asks for his acquittal. Hermoso's lawyer reiterates sexual assault claim
1 month ago

Rubiales' defense team asks for his acquittal. Hermoso's lawyer reiterates sexual assault claim

The Independent  

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Rubiales’ defense team asks for his acquittal. Hermoso’s lawyer reiterates sexual assault claim
1 month ago

Rubiales’ defense team asks for his acquittal. Hermoso’s lawyer reiterates sexual assault claim

Associated Press  

MADRID — Luis Rubiales’ defense team reiterated in closing arguments on Thursday that Jenni Hermoso consented to the World Cup kiss by the ex-Spanish federation boss, and said that even if the player hadn’t agreed the act should not be characterized as sexual assault. Rubiales is on trial for sexual assault for the kiss on Hermoso’s lips in the presentation …

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

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

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

Associated Press  

MADRID — Jorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s soccer team, told a judge on Wednesday that ex-soccer federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry that erupted after Rubiales kissed the player. “I decided to talk to him myself because I was seeing the importance that was gaining and …

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

Spanish teammate tells court Hermoso was pressured to downplay unsolicited Rubiales kiss
1 month, 1 week ago

Spanish teammate tells court Hermoso was pressured to downplay unsolicited Rubiales kiss

The Independent  

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Rubiales trial: Hermoso’s brother and former teammate say Spain player was pressured to downplay kiss
1 month, 1 week ago

Rubiales trial: Hermoso’s brother and former teammate say Spain player was pressured to downplay kiss

The Hindu  

The brother of Jenni Hermoso and one of her teammates told a judge on Wednesday there were attempts to pressure the player into downplaying the unsolicited kiss by former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales in the awards presentation ceremony following the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Rafael Hermoso said in court that former women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda asked him …

Hermoso’s teammate and brother say in court the Spain player was pressured to downplay Rubiales kiss
1 month, 1 week ago

Hermoso’s teammate and brother say in court the Spain player was pressured to downplay Rubiales kiss

Associated Press  

MADRID — The brother of Jenni Hermoso and one of her teammates told a judge Wednesday there were attempts to pressure the player into downplaying the unsolicited kiss by former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales in the awards presentation ceremony following the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Rafael Hermoso said in court that former women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda asked …

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

Spain men’s coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trial
1 month, 1 week ago

Spain men’s coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trial

The Hindu  

Spain men’s coach Luis de la Fuente told a judge in the Luis Rubiales trial on Tuesday that he did not get involved in discussions related to Jenni Hermoso following her World Cup kiss from the former Spanish football boss. Rubiales is accused of sexual assault for kissing Hermoso, the Spain forward, at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final …

Spain men's coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trial
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Spain men's coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales 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 Spain men's coach Luis de …

Spain men’s coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trial
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Spain men’s coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trial

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain men’s coach Luis de la Fuente told a judge in the Luis Rubiales trial on Tuesday that he did not get involved in discussions related to Jenni Hermoso following her World Cup kiss from the former Spanish soccer boss. He was at the Women’s World Cup final in Australia but said he did not have any discussions …

Jenni Hermoso tells court Luis Rubiales's kiss 'tainted' World Cup triumph
1 month, 1 week ago

Jenni Hermoso tells court Luis Rubiales's kiss 'tainted' World Cup triumph

ABC  

Football star Jenni Hermoso has told a court one of the happiest moments of her life was "tainted" when Luis Rubiales, then-president of the Spanish Football Federation, planted a kiss on her at the Women's World Cup in Sydney. Ms Hermoso began giving evidence at the trial at Spanish National Court, in Madrid, on Monday, local time, telling the jury …

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, 1 week 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
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

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

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. On Monday, women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso testified …

Trial of Spain's ex-football chief Luis Rubiales over forced kiss to begin
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1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 Hermoso says no consent given for World Cup kiss at Rubiales trial
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

My boss should have not kissed me: Spanish footballer tells court during trials
1 month, 1 week ago

My boss should have not kissed me: Spanish footballer tells court during trials

India Today  

Spain women's team member and World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso confronted the former Spanish football federation boss Luis Rubiales during his trials and denied that she agreed to the kiss between them right after their title win in Australia in 2023. Speaking at the trials on Monday, February 3, Hermoso said that the kiss shouldn't have happened, and it ruined …

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

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

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

The Independent  

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