LUIS RUBIALES FIFA
Spanish soccer icon Jennifer Hermoso says she was kissed by former footballer Luis Rubiales without consent
Rubiales has denied the charges, saying that it was nothing more than a "peck."
'Kiss-gate' scandal: FIFA bans Spain football president Luis Rubiales for three years
Rubiales gave the 33-year-old player an unsolicited kiss on the lips during the post-match celebration following Spain victory against England in World Cup Final in August earlier this year. The striker confirmed the kiss was not consensual, leading to widespread criticism of former Spanish FA President. Rubiales cannot be involved in any football-related activities till 2026, as per terms of his ban. He, however, has the option to appeal before the FIFA appeal committee against his ban.
FIFA bans Luis Rubiales of Spain for three years for kiss and misconduct at Women''s World Cup final
Rubiales also is under criminal investigation in Spain for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the team's 1-0 victory over England on Aug. 20 in Sydney, Australia. He denied wrongdoing to a judge in Madrid who imposed a restraining order for Rubiales not to contact Hermoso.
Luis Rubiales: FIFA bans Ex-Spanish football federation chief for 3 years. Here is what we know
Former Spanish Football Association President Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain's Women's World Cup final win over England without her consent. FIFA has banned him. Know in detail.
Spain's World Cup-winning rebels report for training under sanctions threat
Misa Rodriguez, Olga Carmona, Oihane Hernandez, Eva Navarro and Tere Abelleira, who had previously said they would not play for the team until further changes were applied at the Spanish football federation (RFEF), were escorted by police at Madrid's airport as they headed for a training camp near Valencia.
Spain women's World Cup players demand more heads roll as Rubiales in court
The crisis in Spanish football continues as the women's World Cup winners demand more changes within the scandal-hit RFEF federation. Following the sexual assault charges against former boss Luis Rubiales, the players have called for deeper changes within the federation and the resignation of the current interim head. The players insist on structural changes within the office of the president and the secretary general. Rubiales appeared in court for kissing midfielder Jenni Hermoso, claiming it was consensual, but the judge ordered him to stay away from Hermoso.
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Luis Rubiales faces restraining order for kissing Spanish Soccer player Jenni Hermoso, court approves 200-meter restriction
A Spanish court has issued a restraining order against the former president of the country's football federation, prohibiting him from contacting or approaching the female player whom he controversially kissed following Spain's World Cup victory last month. This order stipulates that he must stay at least 200 meters away from her.
FIFA Best Men's and Women’s Coach Award 2023 Nominations: Here’s complete list
FIFA Best Men's Coach Award 2023 nominations revealed. Pep Guardiola leads with Xavi Hernandez, Simone Inzaghi, Luciano Spalletti, and Ange Postecoglou. Guardiola made history last season. FIFA Best Women's Coach Award 2023 includes Sarina Weigman and others.
FIFA Best Awards: Fired Spain coach Jorge Vilda ignored, Jenni Hermoso nominated
Vilda was not among five candidates for the Best Women's Coach Award for 2023, which did include England coach Sarina Wiegman, whose team lost the final to Spain. The candidates were picked by a FIFA-appointed expert panel that included United States great Mia Hamm.
UEFA hosts women soccer stars for expert advice. Then it thanks ousted Luis Rubiales for his service
UEFA hosted a conference for women players and coaches to discuss the future of the game, following the resignation of Spanish official Luis Rubiales. Rubiales' conduct at the Women's World Cup final, which is now under criminal investigation, led to his resignation. Three Ballon d'Or winners attended the conference, including Alexia Putellas, whose teammate accused Rubiales of non-consensual kissing.
Spain showcases its gender justice
For a country with a 'mardangi' tradition like Spain, it is a key moment that will set inter-gender behavioural norms. A country must be judged by how it treats its women - and treats its men accused of misbehaving or worse against women.
Rubiales resigns as Spain's soccer president 3 weeks after kissing player at Women's World Cup final
Rubiales said that he had told interim Spanish federation president Pedro Rocha - who replaced him when Rubiales was suspended on Aug. 26 - of his resignation late Sunday night. The Spanish federation confirmed Rubiales' resignation in a statement, adding that it would follow its statutes and call an election for a new president.
Spain's Women's League players strike for dignified wages amidst 'Luis Rubiales federation controversy'
Players from Liga F, Spain's women's league, have gone on strike to protest for a dignified minimum wage. This comes after the FIFA Women's World Cup winners vowed not to represent Spain in their fight against sexism in the soccer federation. The strike has gained momentum amid criticism of federation president Luis Rubiales, who is facing allegations of sexual assault and coercion.
Spain's men's team condemn Rubiales' 'unacceptable behavior' that 'tarnished' women's World Cup win
The captains of Spain's men's national team have criticized the "unacceptable behavior" of soccer federation president Luis Rubiales. They condemned Rubiales for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips without consent after the women's World Cup final and for making a lewd victory gesture. Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by FIFA and is facing a case against him in Spain.
Womansplained, once and for all
As a result, Fifa has suspended Rubiales for 90 days, and the whole Spanish World Cup-winning team - including the coaching team, but excluding controversial manager Jorge Vilda - has resigned in support of Hermoso. We, too, stand corrected and stand with Hermoso, taking up the tag #SeAcabo - #It'sOver (the excuse).
Spanish kiss furore: Soccer chief's mother starts hunger strike over 'hunt' on son - EFE
The mother of Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales on Monday locked herself inside a church and started a hunger strike to protest against what she called her son's "inhumane treatment" over his grabbing and kissing player Jenni Hermoso, EFE news agency reported.
FIFA suspends Luis Rubiales amid controversy over Jenni Hermoso kiss after Women’s World Cup victory
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has announced the provisional suspension of Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation for 90 days amidst the unwanted kiss controversy.
FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup final kiss
FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from office on Saturday while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women's World Cup final, which included kissing a player on the lips without her consent. The ruling comes six days after Rubiales was accused of becoming a national embarrassment in front of a global audience at the final in Sydney, Australia - overshadowing the enormous accomplishment of Spain women's first World Cup title.
Jennifer Hermoso denies consent to kiss with Spanish football chief, here's what she said
Supporting Jennifer Hermoso, eighty-one players have said in a joint statement that they will not play for the national team unless Luis Rubiales quits.
Spanish soccer player says a kiss on the lips with federation president was not consensual
Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain's soccer federation, has refused to step down following allegations of non-consensual kissing with women's soccer player Jenni Hermoso. In response, all 22 of Hermoso's fellow world champions and 58 other Spanish players have announced that they will no longer play for Spain if Rubiales remains in office.
Spanish govt takes Luis Rubiales to tribunal for kissing Jenni Hermoso at World Cup Final, wants it ‘to be MeToo moment’
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Association, hugged and then kissed midfielder Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory in the Women’s World Cup final. He is now facing huge backlash.
Spanish Soccer President refuses to resign over controversial kiss incident with Jenni Hermoso amidst backlash
In the face of escalating demands for his resignation, the head of the Spanish soccer federation refused to step down after a controversial incident where he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the Women's World Cup final.
FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips at Women's World Cup
FIFA opened a disciplinary case against the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips while celebrating the team's victory in the Women's World Cup final. The governing body's disciplinary committee will weigh if Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales violated its code relating to "the basic rules of decent conduct" and "behaving in a way that brings the sport of football and/or FIFA into disrepute."
Spain's acting prime minister greets World Cup champs, criticizes federation head for kissing player
"You have achieved something very important. The girls who watch you see soccer as a place where they can develop athletically and personally," Pedro Sanchez said while posing for a group photo with the soccer team in Madrid. "The 21st century will be the century of women on all fronts, and the century of effective equality between men and women."
Fernando Hierro dodges questions on future after Spain World Cup defeat
Hierro rejected any suggestion the team would have fared better had the Spanish federation not decided to axe Lopetegui after arriving in Russia.
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