Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales and three co-defendants face trial regarding accusations stemming from Rubiales’ kiss on player Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women's World Cup final ceremony. Rubiales is charged with sexual assault, while others are accused of coercion for allegedly pressuring Hermoso to support his claims. Following the incident, Rubiales resigned and received a three-year FIFA ban. Hermoso expressed feeling disrespected, marking the kiss as a stain on her joy from winning the World Cup, igniting widespread discourse on sexism in sports.
The kiss prompted outrage in Spain about the prevalence of sexism in sports and beyond.
Rubiales resigned under pressure three weeks after the scandal surfaced and was banned by FIFA for three years.
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