Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso testified that the former head of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, forcibly kissed her during a Women's World Cup gold medal ceremony, leading to Rubiales being banned from the sport. A judge is proposing a criminal trial for Rubiales and three other men who allegedly pressured Hermoso to absolve Rubiales of any blame. The judge found that the kiss was not consensual and that Hermoso faced persistent pressure to make a video saying it was consensual. If found guilty, Rubiales could face a prison sentence of up to four years under Spain's changed sexual consent laws.
A Spanish judge has proposed that former football federation president Luis Rubiales should stand trial over the non-consensual kiss he gave to captain Jenni Hermoso during the women's World Cup presentation. Prosecutors have charged Rubiales with sexual assault and coercion, and penalties for such a kiss range from a fine to four years in prison. The incident has also involved other Spanish football executives, and the judge has ruled that they should stand trial as well. Hermoso initially indicated the kiss was consensual but later complained of being pressured by officials to make that statement, leading to Rubiales' resignation as president of the Spanish football federation and sparking global outrage at sexism in women's sports.
Luis Rubiales, former president of the Spanish Football Federation, has been banned from all football-related activities for three years by FIFA following an investigation into his conduct at the Women's World Cup final. Rubiales received a 90-day suspension for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso during the medal ceremony, an act she claims was not consensual. Rubiales was also seen grabbing his crotch in celebration and carrying Athenea del Castillo over his shoulder. He resigned four days after Spain manager Jorge Vilda was let go. The high court in Spain is examining the case, and Rubiales could potentially face charges of sexual assault and coercion.
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, has resigned following the controversy surrounding his kiss with player Jenni Hermoso after Spain's World Cup victory. Rubiales, who was already serving a 90-day suspension by FIFA, made the announcement during an interview and later submitted a letter of resignation. The decision came after calls for his resignation from the Spanish federation and the women's team, as well as a formal complaint of sexual assault and coercion filed against him. Rubiales claimed the kiss was consensual but acknowledged that he could not return to his position due to ongoing proceedings against him.
Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso has formally accused Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, of sexual assault for kissing her on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup win. Rubiales, who has been suspended by FIFA, claims the kiss was consensual, but Hermoso denies this. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about patriarchal norms in Spain, leading to the termination of the coach who initially supported Rubiales and his replacement by the women's national team's first female coach.
Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales, the now-suspended president of the Spanish soccer federation, of sexual assault for kissing her on the lips without her consent after the Women's World Cup final. Rubiales insists the kiss was consensual, but Hermoso denies this and alleges that she and her family were pressured by the federation to support Rubiales. The prosecutors' office in Madrid has stated that Rubiales could face a fine or prison sentence if found guilty. The Spanish government, players' unions, and citizens have shown support for Hermoso, while Rubiales has become an outcast in the soccer community.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded to the controversy surrounding Spanish Soccer Federation President Luis Rubiales kissing Spanish national team forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the World Cup awards ceremony. Infantino stated that the incident "spoiled" Spain's celebration and emphasized the need to support women's football. Rubiales, who has been provisionally suspended by FIFA, defended the kiss as consensual, while Hermoso stated that she did not consent to it and felt vulnerable. Spanish prosecutors have opened an investigation into the incident.
Regional leaders from the Spanish football association (RFEF) have requested the resignation of president Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup final without her consent. The RFEF has also asked for itself to be suspended by UEFA, but the request has been rejected. Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by FIFA for 90 days, and there is mounting pressure for him to step down, with Spain's World Cup-winning squad refusing call-ups until there is a change in leadership. Spanish prosecutors have opened a sexual assault investigation into Rubiales.
The mother of Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has gone on a hunger strike in protest of the treatment her son has received following a controversial kiss with player Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales has faced criticism and calls for his resignation, with FIFA provisionally suspending him and the Spanish government requesting his suspension. The Spanish National Court has opened a preliminary investigation into Rubiales for potential sexual assault. Meanwhile, 81 female players have boycotted international duty until Rubiales steps down.
The Spanish football federation has asked its president, Luis Rubiales, to resign following his controversial kiss with player Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup. The federation's regional presidents held an emergency meeting and called for Rubiales' immediate resignation, citing the damage caused to the image of Spanish football. Hermoso described the incident as an assault and demanded a change in the organization's management. Women football players worldwide have expressed solidarity with Hermoso, with the Spanish national women's team threatening to boycott unless the current leadership is removed. FIFA has provisionally suspended Rubiales and opened disciplinary proceedings, while Spanish prosecutors have launched a sexual assault case against him.
Spanish prosecutors have launched an investigation into Luis Rubiales, the boss of Spain's soccer federation, over an unwanted kiss he gave to star player Jenni Hermoso during the Women's World Cup. Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by FIFA, prompting his mother to go on a hunger strike in protest. Rubiales claims the kiss was consensual, but Hermoso says she did not give her permission and felt violated. In response, Hermoso and her teammates have vowed not to play for Spain until Rubiales is removed from his position. The Spanish soccer federation is standing behind Rubiales and threatening legal action against Hermoso.
FIFA has suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, for 90 days after star player Jenni Hermoso accused him of a nonconsensual kiss during the celebrations of Spain's Women's World Cup victory. Rubiales has denied the allegations and called the kiss "spontaneous, mutual, euphoric, and consensual." The Spanish government has strongly denounced Rubiales' actions and is moving to get him suspended using a legal procedure before a sports tribunal. The player has won the support of her teammates, and all 23 members of the cup-winning squad, as well as 32 other squad members, have said they would not play internationals while Rubiales remains head of the federation. FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has also opened an investigation into Rubiales.
FIFA has provisionally suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, over his kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales has refused to step down despite criticism from Hermoso, her teammates, and the Spanish government. The kiss was deemed unwanted by Hermoso, who along with the entire World Cup-winning squad, has refused to play while Rubiales remains president. FIFA has banned Rubiales and the Spanish football federation from contacting Hermoso and further disciplinary proceedings are underway. The scandal has overshadowed Spain's historic victory and sparked controversy.
Spain's soccer federation, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has threatened legal action to defend its president, Luis Rubiales, who is facing criticism for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup victory. Rubiales has refused to resign and called the kiss "spontaneous, mutual, euphoric, and consensual," while Hermoso has stated that she did not consent to the kiss and felt like a victim of aggression. The Spanish government has denounced Rubiales' actions and is seeking to get him suspended. The Spain women's team has also announced a boycott of internationals until Rubiales steps down.
U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan expressed her disgust at the actions of Spain's Football Association President Luis Rubiales, who kissed Spanish player Jenni Hermoso without her consent after their Women's World Cup win over England. Rubiales faced immediate criticism for his behavior, with Hermoso initially downplaying the incident but later releasing a statement calling it non-consensual. Morgan and her teammate Megan Rapinoe also condemned Rubiales, highlighting the misogyny and sexism within the Spanish federation. Hermoso emphasized her zero tolerance for Rubiales' behavior and rejected calls to alleviate the pressure on him.
