1 day ago · Rubiales resigned under pressure three weeks after the scandal surfaced and was banned by FIFA for three years. He had said he was the victim of a “witch hunt” by “false feminists.” Hermoso testified on the first day of the trial last week and said she “felt disrespected” by Rubiales after winning the World Cup.

23 hours ago · 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 ...

22 hours ago · 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 president of the Spanish football ...

Luis Manuel Rubiales Béjar (born 23 August 1977) is a former Spanish football official and professional player who played as a defender, appearing in 53 La Liga matches over three …

Feb 2, 2025 · Rubiales could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty, according to court officials. A new law eliminated the difference between “sexual harassment” and “sexual assault,” sanctioning any unconsented sexual act.

5 days ago · Members of Spain's women's national team have testified in a Madrid court this week as the trial over Luis Rubiales' forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 Women's World Cup final begins ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Prosecutors are calling for Rubiales to be jailed for sexual assault The former president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, goes on trial on Monday, accused of sexual assault for ...

Aug 27, 2023 · The scandal began just moments after La Roja’s historic 1-0 victory against England, when the head of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, kissed midfielder Jennifer Hermoso on...

Mar 27, 2024 · Luis Rubiales is facing charges of sexual assault and coercion after he grabbed Jenni Hermoso and kissed her on the mouth last August. Ms Hermoso and her teammates said the kiss was unwanted and...

15 hours ago · Rubiales is alleged to have attempted to coerce Hermoso into defending him, asking her to record a video. "This was a big crisis … and we had to as quickly as possible, get on top of that and ...