Spanish prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player without her consent at the Women’s World Cup final.
After Luis Rubiales planted an unwelcome kiss on star midfielder Jenni Hermoso, he could have apologized. Instead, his response has only deepened the scandal.He was suspended from his post by FIFA on Aug. 27, a day after he refused to step downto the general assembly of his federation in which he said he was victim of a “witch hunt” by “false feminists.” Rubiales was banned from his post for 90 days while FIFA disciplinary judges consider his case.
and teenage princess, and his controversial “I will not resign” speech have marred Spain’s victory at in the Women’s World Cup and damaged his own federation. Rubiales, a former player and former head of Spain’s biggest players’ union, has run the federation since 2018. He has boosted revenues and funding for lower-level soccer and the women’s game, but his successes have been tinged with scandal.
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