15 hours ago · Luis Rubiales, who resigned as Spain’s top soccer official after he forcibly kissed a player, testified at his sexual assault trial on Tuesday that he did so as a sign of affection in “a ...

21 hours ago · Prosecutors, Hermoso and the Spain players’ association want Rubiales jailed for two and a half years, fined 50,000 euros ($51,800) for damages, and banned from working as a sports official. They want the other three defendants …

18 hours ago · Mr Rubiales told Spain's National Court in Madrid on Tuesday that Hermoso had "embraced" him during the ceremony. "I've known her for many years and I kissed her because she was a champion. This ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Rubiales is charged with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for the incident, which occurred during the on-field medal ceremony for Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory in August...

Feb 2, 2025 · The 47-year-old Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and of trying to coerce Hermoso to publicly support him. A judge ruled that Rubiales’ kiss was “unconsented and carried out unilaterally and in a surprising fashion.” Rubiales could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty, according to court officials.

Feb 3, 2025 · Luis Rubiales, Spain’s former top soccer official, is facing sexual assault and coercion charges for forcibly kissing Jennifer Hermoso on the lips after her team’s victory in the 2023 Women ...

Feb 2, 2025 · Starting on Monday, and across 13 days in court, Rubiales will stand trial for alleged sexual assault and coercion of Hermoso. He maintains that the kiss was consensual, while the prosecutors...

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...

Sep 10, 2023 · Luis Rubiales resigned from his position as president of the Spanish soccer federation following weeks of fierce criticism over the unwanted kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso.

Sep 15, 2023 · FIFA has banned the former president of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, from the game for three years after allegations that he placed an unwanted kiss on a player during the...