Spanish association football player and executive
Spain’s football federation president Luis Rubiales has been criticised for kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso on the lips after her side won the Women’s World ... Show more
Olive Press News Spain Jan 26
Disgraced former Spanish football chief is coming to Marbella to flog his new book ‘To Kill Rubiales’
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Luis Rubiales was pelted with eggs thrown by his own uncle when the former head of Spain's football federation was presenting a memoir relating to his downfall ... Show more
Key FactsEgg Attack Disrupts Luis Rubiales' Book Launch
Nov 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Luis Rubiales was targeted with eggs by a family member during the launch of his book in Madrid.
- He managed to block one egg with his hand while security subdued the assailant after several eggs were thrown.
- Rubiales was convicted in 2025 for a non-consensual kiss at the 2023 Women’s World Cup award ceremony, resulting in a fine and contact ban.
- His book presents his version of the incident and accuses media and political forces of conspiring against him.
I will not change. What has happened has happened; I have not lied. I do not intend to return to the federation.— Luis Rubiales expresses his views during the book presentation regarding the events surrounding the kiss scandal.
Kissing scandal at the 2023 World Cup: Spain's former federation president Rubiales pelted with eggs at book launch
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Celebrity News: Luis Rubiales pelted with eggs at book launch: Luis Rubiales encounters an angry uncle, Morgan Freeman fights back against vote theft ...
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Conspiracy book presented: Egg-throwing incident involving scandal-ridden president
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Kissing scandal: Court confirms: Forced kiss is sexual aggression: In the Spanish kissing scandal, former soccer boss Rubiales was sentenced to a fine and a ban ...
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Coach explains: Two years after the kissing scandal: Hermoso is missing from the European Championship squad
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Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexually assaulting Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso
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Key FactsRubiales Convicted for Assaulting Jenni Hermoso
Feb 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Luis Rubiales, former president of the Spanish Football Federation, was convicted of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso.
- He was fined over €10,000 and ordered to stay 200 meters away from Hermoso for one year.
- Rubiales claims the kiss was consensual, while Hermoso states that her life has been severely affected by the incident.
- The events sparked a national and international debate on sexism and consent, resulting in Rubiales' resignation.
Forced kiss: former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales sentenced to a heavy fine rather than prison
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Jenni Hermoso intends to appeal in Luis Rubiales World Cup kiss case - reports: Luis Rubiales was fined for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent ...
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"My heart is full": Hermoso speaks out after the verdict in the kissing scandal: For Jennifer Hermoso, the World Cup victory will always be overshadowed by the ...
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Jenni Hermoso was not the victim people wanted her to be – we should be grateful to her for that
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Jenni Hermoso says Luis Rubiales’ World Cup kiss ‘stained one of the happiest days of my life’
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Key FactsRubiales on Trial for Controversial World Cup Kiss
Feb 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Luis Rubiales, former president of Spain's football federation, is on trial for sexual assault after kissing player Jenni Hermoso.
- Hermoso is set to testify on the first day of the trial, while Rubiales denies the charges and faces a potential one-year prison sentence.
- The incident sparked protests and political discourse on gender equality, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez highlighting the ongoing issues.
- Three others, including the women's national team coach, are also on trial for alleged collusion in pressuring Hermoso.
Forced kiss case: Jenni Hermoso was 'overwhelmed', say teammates: At the trial of the former president of the Spanish Federation, Jenni Hermoso's ...
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Luis Rubiales tells court Jenni Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss: The former Spanish football federation tells a court he is "absolutely sure" the kiss was ...
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Spain's Hermoso was 'overwhelmed' after World Cup kiss, court hears: Teammates of Jenni Hermoso have testified in a trial over a kiss between her and former ...
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Ex-Spain football boss Luis Rubiales on trial over World Cup kiss: Luis Rubiales is standing trial for kissing football player Jenni Hermoso without her consent ...
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Olive Press News Spain Feb 11 25
Luis Rubiales tells Spanish court he’s ‘totally sure’ Jenni Hermoso gave consent for ‘controversial’ kiss
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Key FactsRubiales Testifies in Controversial Kiss Trial
Feb 11, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- Luis Rubiales, former head of the Spanish football federation, provided his long-awaited account in the trial regarding his forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso.
- The case has garnered national attention since its opening on February 3, making Hermoso a symbol in the battle against macho culture and sexism in sports.
- Prosecutors are seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Rubiales for sexual assault and alleged coercion of Hermoso to downplay the incident.
- Rubiales referred to the kiss as a 'peck between friends' and denied any coercion, while the trial includes testimonies from former team managers and federation officials.
Forced kiss case, Jenni Hermoso testifies at the Rubiales trial: "It should never happen, in any sector"
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