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Spain's Ex-football Boss Luis Rubiales Fined Over Forced Kiss

A Spanish court on Thursday convicted and fined former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso but acquitted him of the charge of coercion Prosecutors had sought a prison term of two-and-a-half years for Rubiales -- one year for sexual…

International Business Times

Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexually assaulting Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso

Former president of Spanish football federation kissed player after team won women’s World Cup in 2023

The Guardian - UK

Luis Rubiales found guilty of kissing Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso without consent at World Cup

Former president of the Spanish football federation ordered to pay a fine worth more than 10,000 euros, a fifth of what the prosecutor asked for

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Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay kiss after Women's World Cup final

Jorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s soccer team, has told a judge that ex-soccer federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry that erupted after Rubiales kissed the player

The Independent UK

Barcelona's Mapi Leon Denies Violating Intimacy of Daniela Caracas

The defender has since vehemently denied the accusations made by Espanyol in a statement.

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Rubiales Says 'Totally Sure' Hermoso Consented To Kiss

Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales told his trial on Tuesday he was "totally sure" Jenni Hermoso consented to his kiss on her lips in 2023 that sparked global outrage.

International Business Times

Spain Women's Coach Testifies In Luis Rubiales Trial

High-profile trial in Spain involving sexual assault accusations against former soccer federation president, highlighting gender equality issues in sports.

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Trial Reveals Coercion Attempts In Women's World Cup Incident

Allegations of coercion and sexual assault involving former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales after the 2023 Women's World Cup spark a high-profil...

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The trial over a World Cup kiss that has gripped Spain

IN FOCUS: Graham Keeley reports from Madrid on the opening week of the trial of the nation’s former football chief, Luis Rubiales, accused of sexual assault and coercion over kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips

The Independent UK

Spanish teammate tells court Hermoso was pressured to downplay unsolicited Rubiales kiss

Rafael Hermoso said in court that the national team coach asked him to tell Jenni to record a video to show she was OK with the kiss

The Independent UK

Spanish World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso confronts ex-football chief Luis Rubiales at 'kissgate' trial

Jenny Hermoso tells trial: ‘I knew I was being kissed by my boss and that should not happen in any social or work environment’

Evening Standard

What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player

The former president of the Spanish soccer federation goes on trial Monday for an unsolicited kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023

The Independent UK

Luis Rubiales to go on trial in Spain over Jenni Hermoso kiss at World Cup

Spanish football federation’s former president is accused of sexual assault and coercion over incident in 2023

The Guardian - UK

Hermoso: Spanish Football Icon Against Sexism After Forced Kiss

Spain attacker Jenni Hermoso lifted the Women's World Cup in August 2023 but her joy was curtailed in the aftermath as she unexpectedly became the leader of a stand against sexism in Spanish football.

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‘Out of control’: Spain players open up on Rubiales in poignant documentary

The new Netflix programme shows how a controlling environment created factions in the team and how the problems predated Jorge Vilda

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Spain women 2024 Olympics squad: Montserrat Tome's full team competing in football at the Paris Games

The Spain women 2024 Olympics squad is competing in their first ever Games - but will want nothing less than success

The Independent UK

It’s quite scary – Women in Football chief concerned about discrimination report

Nearly nine in 10 women who responded to WIF’s latest annual survey said they have experienced gender-based discrimination at work.

International Business Times UK

Spanish Football Chief Faces Lengthy Prison Term Over 'Kissgate' Scandal

Former Spanish Football Association chief Luis Rubiales faces legal trouble for alleged sexual assault, cover-up, and corruption, triggering investigations and arrests.

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The Guardian - UK

Luis Rubiales faces possible 30-month jail sentence for Jenni Hermoso kiss

Spanish prosecutors have issued two charges against Luis Rubiales for kissing Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final

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Former RFEF Chief Faces 2-1/2 Year Prison Sentence For Assault

Prosecutor seeks prison term for Luis Rubiales over unsolicited kiss on player. Rubiales faces sexual assault and coercion charges. Other officials also ac...

Evening Standard

Luis Rubiales should stand trial for 'non-consensual' kiss at Women's World Cup final, says judge

The incident overshadowed Spain's World Cup success in August and ultimately ended in Rubiales' resignation as the president of the Spanish football federation

The Independent UK

As Jenni Hermoso looks on, Aitana Bonmatí hails 'powerful generation of women'

Aitana Bonmatí has hailed a “powerful generation of women” in accepting FIFA’s award as best female soccer player

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Former Spanish Women's National Team Coach Accused of Privacy Invasion

Jenni Hermoso, record scorer for Spain's women's team, reveals that former coach Jorge Vilda invaded players' privacy, contributing to his dismissal.

The Independent UK

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso says former coach Jorge Vilda made players feel uncomfortable

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso has led the fight against sexism in Spanish soccer after finding herself in the global spotlight when she was kissed on the lips by former federation president Luis Rubiales without her consent after the Women's World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Guardian Footballer of the Year Jenni Hermoso: glory, adversity and a cause that still burns

In the moment of her greatest triumph, Spain’s World Cup winner became the focal point of the battle against sexism and misogyny in football

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