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Eggs Thrown at Luis Rubiales During Madrid Launch of His New Book

His return to promote a defense of his actions comes with a pending Supreme Court review of his sexual aggression conviction.

Overview

  • A hooded man entered the event for Matar a Rubiales in Madrid and hurled multiple eggs, after which security removed him and police intervened.
  • Rubiales briefly moved toward the assailant before attendees restrained him, and the presentation resumed after the man was taken away.
  • Reports differed on the attacker’s identity, with some outlets describing a family link, while authorities handled the incident as a public disturbance and property damage matter.
  • In recent interviews, Rubiales reiterated that the World Cup kiss was consensual, said he will not apologize to Jenni Hermoso, and confirmed he has appealed to Spain’s Supreme Court.
  • He remains fined €10,800 after a conviction upheld on appeal, is serving a multi‑year FIFA suspension, and is still under investigation in the Supercopa case over alleged financial crimes.