Luis Rubiales, former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, has been found guilty by the High Court in Madrid of kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso without her consent. Following Spain’s victory in the 2023 Women's World Cup, Rubiales was ordered to pay Hermoso over 10,000 euros, although prosecutors failed to secure a prison sentence. Hermoso stated that the incident marred a significant day for her, while Rubiales claimed it was spontaneous and asserted that she consented. He has also been barred from contacting Hermoso for a year.
Rubiales said: "I am absolutely sure that she gave me her permission," before adding "in that moment it was something completely spontaneous."
Hermoso described the incident as having "tainted one of the happiest days" of her life, highlighting the emotional impact of Rubiales' actions.
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