Spain's ex-football chief's trial over non-consensual kiss concludes
Luis Rubiales awaits a verdict after his trial for kissing Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 Women's World Cup. Prosecutors are seeking two-and-a-half years in prison for Rubiales.
What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player
The kiss sparked widespread outrage in society beyond football, and ignited one of the most embarrassing scandals in the history of Spanish soccer.
Spain's former coach Jorge Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss
Former Spain women's soccer coach Jorge Vilda told a court on Wednesday that he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss on the mouth his boss Luis Rubiales gave her at the 2023 World Cup but denied he had tried to strong-arm her.
Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss ends
The trial of Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso wrapped up Friday, with a verdict expected in several weeks.Hermoso told the opening day of the trial she felt "disrespected" after a non-consensual kiss that "should not happen in any social or work setting".
Spain: Former coach of Spanish women's national team arrives at Rubiales trial
San Fernando de Henares, Spain - After the statement of Luis Rubiales in the trial for the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso at the end of the final of the 2023 World Cup, this Wednesday comes the turn of the then coach of the women's national team and two other former executives of the Federation accused of coercing the player to say that she consented.
Rubiales’ defense team asks for his acquittal. Hermoso’s lawyer reiterates sexual assault claim
Luis Rubiales’ defense team has reiterated in closing arguments that Jenni Hermoso consented to the World Cup kiss by the ...
Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales testifies he asked for consent for World Cup kiss
Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales said Tuesday that he asked Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso ...
Luis Rubiales trial: Prosecution portrayed Spanish FA ‘like a mafia organisation’, say defence counsel
The lawyers for the three co-accused - Vilda, Luque and Rivera - made their closing statements to wrap up the two-week trial near Madrid ...
Spain national side lose coaching staff to Qatar
Spain will have been looking to maintain the winning formula for their 2026 World Cup campaign that took them to success in ...
Spain's Ex-Soccer President Luis Rubiales on Trial for Sexual Assault Over Jenni Hermoso Kiss at World Cup Final
Jenni Hermoso and Luis Rubiales appeared in court in Madrid on Monday, Feb. 3. Rubiales is on trial for alleged sexual ...
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Spain’s Ex-Soccer Chief Goes on Trial Over Forced Kiss of Star Player
Mr. Rubiales is one of four former Spanish soccer officials on trial. Mr. Rubiales, 47, faces two and a half years in prison if convicted. The other three men, who include Jorge Vilda, the team ...
‘I felt disrespected’ Hermoso says after World Cup kiss from former Spain soccer boss
Spain's women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso has testified against the former Spanish soccer federation president.
Luis Rubiales says Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso consented to kiss
In court, Luis Rubiales denied sexual assaulting Jenni Hermoso in the aftermath of Spain's victory at the FIFA World Cup in ...