Spain's High Court affirmed the conviction of Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, for sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso by kissing her without consent during a medal ceremony at the 2023 World Cup. The court dismissed appeals against the ruling and underscored that Rubiales had the option to refrain from kissing Hermoso, as he showed restraint with others present. This case has ignited discussions addressing sexism in Spanish culture and has become a significant case in the context of the Me Too movement.
Since that emotion did not lead him to express his joy so effusively by kissing the other players or the accompanying persons in the box, and he restrained himself, he could also have done so, without too much effort, with the captain of the team.
This incident sparked widespread debate about sexism in Spanish society and women's football, fueling momentum for the 'Me Too' movement in the country.
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