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sports1 year ago

"Spanish Soccer Boss Luis Rubiales: Wiretaps, Corruption Allegations, and Airport Arrest"

Luis Rubiales, former president of the Spanish Football Federation, was detained and questioned by police in connection with alleged corruption, money laundering, and misuse of funds during his term. The investigation, codenamed 'Operacion Brodie', involves potential crimes linking Spain, the Dominican Republic, Saudi Arabia, and China. Rubiales also faces charges of alleged sexual assault and coercion. The RFEF is preparing for elections to choose Rubiales' permanent successor, while distancing itself from the former president and his associates.

via The Athletic|
#corruption-allegations#investigation#luis-rubiales
sports1 year ago

"Ex-Spanish Soccer President Luis Rubiales Arrested in Corruption Probe Following World Cup Kissing Scandal"

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales was detained by police at Madrid's airport amid an ongoing corruption probe related to a business deal to hold the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. He was later released and is expected to be summoned for further questioning. Rubiales had been in the Dominican Republic when police raided his property and the federation's offices, leading to the detention of seven people. The investigation is looking into contracts for the Spanish Super Cup and the federation's connections with Seville's La Cartuja Stadium. Rubiales had previously caused controversy for kissing Spain player Jenni Hermoso without her consent at the Women's World Cup final and is facing a trial for allegedly sexually assaulting her, which he denies.

via New York Post |
#corruption-probe#luis-rubiales#spanish-soccer
sports1 year ago

"Spanish Soccer Boss Faces 2.5-Year Jail Term Over World Cup Kiss"

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a 2.5-year jail term for former soccer chief Luis Rubiales for giving an unwanted kiss to star forward Jennifer Hermoso after Spain’s World Cup victory, accusing him of sexual assault. The incident sparked a global outcry over consent and overshadowed Spain’s women’s team's historic moment. Rubiales and three others have denied the charges, and the scandal has led to resignations and solidarity among Spain’s female players, sparking a conversation about "macho culture" in Spain.

via CNN|
#jennifer-hermoso#luis-rubiales#sexual-assault
sports1 year ago

"Prosecutors Pursue 2.5-Year Prison Term for Luis Rubiales Over World Cup Kiss"

Prosecutors are seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for former Spain soccer chief Luis Rubiales over a nonconsensual kiss at the Women's World Cup last year, where he kissed Spanish soccer player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent during a trophy ceremony. Rubiales, who denies any wrongdoing, could also face a fine and be prohibited from getting near Hermoso. The trial has not yet started.

via ABC News|
#luis-rubiales#nonconsensual-kiss#soccer
sports1 year ago

"Prosecutors Seek 30-Month Jail Term for Rubiales Over World Cup Kiss"

A prosecutor in Spain is seeking a 2-1/2 year prison sentence for former football federation chief Luis Rubiales over an unsolicited kiss on player Jenni Hermoso, with charges of sexual assault and coercion. Rubiales denies any wrongdoing, while three other officials are also accused of coercing Hermoso into saying the kiss was consensual. The prosecutor seeks damages and a restraining order, and if convicted, Rubiales may not necessarily go to prison due to the possibility of suspended jail terms. Rubiales is also named in a separate corruption probe related to the RFEF's agreement to move the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.

via ESPN|
#luis-rubiales#sexual-assault#spain
sports1 year ago

"Prosecutors Seek 2.5-Year Jail Term for Luis Rubiales in 'Kissgate' Scandal"

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales, with charges of alleged sexual assault and coercion related to an incident involving Spain Women player Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup final. Rubiales, who has denied wrongdoing, was provisionally suspended by FIFA and subsequently handed a three-year ban from football. His home and the RFEF headquarters were also searched as part of an investigation into alleged corruption during his tenure.

via The Athletic|
#coercion#fifa#luis-rubiales
sports1 year ago

"Corruption Probe: Luis Rubiales Faces Arrest Amid Soccer Federation Raid"

Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish soccer chief who resigned amid controversy, is facing potential arrest as Spanish investigators probe allegations of corruption and money laundering. Raids were conducted at the headquarters of the Spanish soccer federation and at Rubiales' home in Granada. The investigation involves suspected criminal acts related to corruption in business, unfair administration, and money laundering, including contracts for the sale of rights to the Spanish Super Cup. Rubiales is also under scrutiny for allegations of spying, misuse of federation funds, and hosting a party paid for with federation funds.

via The New York Times|
#corruption#investigation#luis-rubiales
sports2 years ago

"Spanish Ex-Soccer Chief Faces Trial for Unwanted World Cup Kiss"

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.

via NPR|
#jenni-hermoso#luis-rubiales#sexual-assault
sports2 years ago

"Former Spanish Soccer Chief to Stand Trial for Unwanted World Cup Kiss"

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.

via BBC.com|
#jenni-hermoso#luis-rubiales#sexual-assault
sports2 years ago

Luis Rubiales Faces Accusations of Inappropriate Behavior at World Cup

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, has been accused by the English Football Association (FA) chair, Debbie Hewitt, of inappropriately touching England players at the FIFA World Cup final. Hewitt claimed that Rubiales forcefully kissed one player and cupped and stroked the face of another, leaving her feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed. Rubiales denied the allegations and criticized Hewitt's statements. FIFA dismissed Rubiales' assessment and banned him from all football-related activities for three years. Rubiales is currently under investigation for sexual assault and coercion.

via CNN|
#england-players#fa-chair#fifa-world-cup
sports2 years ago

FIFA Bans Luis Rubiales for Unwanted Kiss on Jennifer Hermoso, Hands Three-Year Ban

FIFA has banned Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, from all soccer-related activities for three years due to his unwanted kiss on Spain's Women's World Cup-winning player, Jennifer Hermoso. Rubiales plans to appeal the decision. The incident caused a crisis in Spanish soccer and overshadowed Spain's historic triumph. Rubiales had described the kiss as "mutual," but Hermoso denied consent. Rubiales is also under investigation for sexual assault and coercion.

via CNN|
#ban#fifa#jennifer-hermoso
sports2 years ago

"FIFA Hands Luis Rubiales 3-Year Ban for Unwanted Kiss and Misconduct"

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.

via The Guardian|
#fifa#jenni-hermoso#luis-rubiales
sports2 years ago

Investigation Links Former Spain Women's Coach to Luis Rubiales Court Case

Former Spain women's soccer coach Jorge Vilda, along with Spanish national team director Albert Luque and Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) marketing director Rubén Rivera, have been summoned to testify as suspects in the case against former RFEF president Luis Rubiales, who is under investigation for sexual assault and coercion. Vilda and the others were previously named as witnesses in the case. The incident occurred when Rubiales kissed La Roja star Jennifer Hermoso after Spain's Women's World Cup triumph. The Spain women's national team has since won both of its Women's Nations League matches, but many players initially refused to participate until structural changes were made by RFEF.

via CNN|
#investigation#luis-rubiales#sexual-assault
sports2 years ago

Spain's World Cup Winners Boycott Matches Over Unwanted Kiss Fallout

The majority of Spain's World Cup-winning women's soccer players have refused to be called up for upcoming matches as they continue to demand "real structural changes" in Spanish soccer following the fallout from ex-soccer boss Luis Rubiales' unwanted kiss on player Jennifer Hermoso. The players have signed a joint letter condemning the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and outlined changes they want to see within the federation. The players' decision has received support from FIFPRO and NBA champion Pau Gasol. This comes after more than 80 Spanish soccer players previously supported Hermoso and threatened not to return to the national team unless there were significant changes. Rubiales has resigned and is now facing potential charges of sexual assault and coercion.

via CNN|
#jennifer-hermoso#luis-rubiales#spain
sports2 years ago

Spanish National Team Remains on Strike Despite Departure of Rubiales and Vilda

The Spanish women's national football team will continue their boycott despite the resignation of Luis Rubiales and the dismissal of Jorge Vilda. The players have sent a joint email to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) stating that they are not ready to return. Rubiales is facing sexual assault and coercion charges for his behavior after the team's World Cup victory. The players are demanding longer-lasting changes and are calling for courage and leadership from institutions to fight against discrimination.

via ESPN|
#boycott#jorge-vilda#luis-rubiales