Rubiales, Hermoso and Spanish football

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 for permission before kissing her during the on-field medal ceremony for Spain’s victory in 2023.
Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss
Spain's former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales told a court on Tuesday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for the kiss on the mouth that triggered his trial for sexual assault and sparked a debate in Spain about sexism in women's football.
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 Australia.
Rubiales tells judge that Hermoso gave him consent for kiss after 2023 Women's World Cup
Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales reiterated before a judge on Tuesday that forward Jenni Hermoso gave him consent for a kiss at the 2023 Women's World Cup final presentation ceremony.
Spain prosecutor tells trial 'no doubt' Rubiales kiss 'non-consensual'
Spanish public prosecutor Marta Durantez Gil on Wednesday told the trial of ex-football chief Luis Rubiales there was "no doubt" the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso in 2023 was "non-consensual".
Rubiales tells court Hermoso gave him consent for kiss after World Cup final win
Ms Hermoso said on the first day of the trial last week that she did not consent. Rubiales said he admits the kiss was a mistake, saying he behaved more as a former player than as
Ex-Spain FA boss Rubiales tells court kiss was consensual
Luis Rubiales has told a court that Jenni Hermoso gave her consent before he kissed her on the lips after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. This came in stark contrast to testimony from the player.Former Spanish football federation President Luis Rubiales told the National Court in Madrid on Tuesday that he was "totally sure" that national team forward
When 'a kiss is not a kiss': Spanish football on trial
Luis Rubiales faces up to two-and-a-half years in jail if convicted of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso ...
Spanish player says she received 'death threats' after World Cup kiss from coach
Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso today told a court how an unwanted kiss on the lips from her former boss after winning the ...
Barcelona player Mapi León denies ‘touching the private parts’ of an opponent
Spanish women’s soccer club Espanyol has expressed “complete discontent” towards the behavior of Barcelona Femení player Mapi ...
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 ...
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Women’s football star ‘violates rival’s intimacy’ with sick gesture and vile comment during on-pitch scuffle
A SPANISH woman footballer is at the centre of a storm after touching a rival’s private parts and appearing to say ‘Have you got a ‘d**k?’ during a brief pitch bust-up. TV cameras clearly ...
Barcelona player denies inappropriately touching opponent in women’s soccer match
Spanish club Espanyol has denounced “unacceptable action” by Barcelona player Mapi Leon who allegedly touched one of its players on her genital area during a Spanish women's league game last weekend.
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 ...