Luis Rubiales

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Former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales, accused of sex assault and coercion over forcible kiss, is surrounded by media as he leaves after taking the stand during his trial at the court of San Fernando de Henares, east of Madrid, on February 11, 2025. Spain's former football federation chief has given his version of events in his trial over his forced kiss on player Jenni Hermoso. The 47-year-old provoked worldwide outrage after he cupped Hermoso's head and gave her an unsolicited kiss during the medal ceremony after Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia.

Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

By Sarah Rendell published

Luis Rubiales had been on trial for the incident after Spain won the 2023 World Cup

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Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales in a press conference in June 2023.

Luis Rubiales finally resigns as RFEF president in interview with Piers Morgan

By Ben Hayward published

The Spanish Football Federation chief had already been suspended by FIFA, but has now oficially stepped down as well

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Jorge Vilda, Head Coach of Spain women's team, talks with Luis Rubiales, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia.

Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda sacked, in wake of Luis Rubiales' kiss scandal

By Mark White published

Spain coach Jorge Vilda has been at the centre of scandal and scrutiny himself, alongside federation president, Luis Rubiales

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