Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault for World Cup kiss
Updated On: 21 February, 2025 09:54 AM IST | Madrid | IANS
However, in her testimony earlier this month, Hermoso maintained that she had not given her consent, stating that the incident "stained one of the happiest days of my life"
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Spain`s defender Rocio Galvez is congratuled by President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (R) next to Spain`s Jennifer Hermoso after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women`s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Pic/AFP
Spain’s former football federation president, Luis Rubiales, has been found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent, Spain’s High Court ruled. He was fined 10,800 euros but acquitted of coercion charges. The incident occurred as Spain’s players received their medals after winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Sydney when Rubiales grabbed Hermoso’s head and kissed her on the lips. The act sparked widespread protests and calls for his resignation.
The court also barred Rubiales from approaching Hermoso within 200 metres or communicating with her for one year.
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