Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and coercion for allegedly trying to downplay the kiss that sparked outrage in Spain, and marred the celebrations of the team's first World Cup title.

Jorge Vilda, coach of the World Cup-winning ... the trial, Rubiales told the court he was "absolutely sure" Hermoso had given her consent before he kissed her. He described the kiss as an "act ...

Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault and fined more than 10,000 euros ($10,800) for the unconsented kiss on player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. He and three other ...

At the medal ceremony, Spanish World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso was ... others have defended Rubiales, asserting that the kiss was innocent and consensual. The kiss, and the controversy that has ...

Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, has apologised for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup. Rubiales, 45, planted the ...

The backlash unleashed by the kiss as Hermoso went up to receive her winner's medal after Spain beat England in the 2023 Women's World Cup final in Sydney forced Rubiales to relinquish his post in ...

On August 20, 2023, the Spanish national football team won the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in history. As star forward Jenni ...