Summary
Luis Rubiales, the former head of the Spanish Football Federation, plans to appeal to the Supreme Court after being fined $12,600 for forcibly kissing soccer player Jenni Hermoso. A court found him guilty of sexual assault, a verdict that stirred widespread public reaction, but Rubiales continues to claim the kiss was consensual.
Key Facts
- Luis Rubiales was fined $12,600 for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent.
- The incident occurred at the 2023 Women’s World Cup and caused global outrage.
- A court cleared Rubiales and others of a separate charge of coercion.
- Rubiales plans to appeal the sexual assault conviction at the Supreme Court.
- The court maintained a restraining order, banning Rubiales from contacting Hermoso for one year.
- Rubiales resigned from his position and faces a three-year ban from football activities.
- Jenni Hermoso became a symbol for efforts against sexism in sports.
- Rubiales is also under investigation for alleged financial misconduct linked to the Spanish Super Cup's move to Saudi Arabia.
