Footballer Jenni Hermoso Receives Threats Following Non-Consensual Kiss Incident with Former Spanish FA President Luis Rubiales

Rubiales, who resigned and was banned from all football-related activities for three years, denies allegations as Hermoso strives to use incident positively to drive societal change.

Luis Rubiales, former Spanish FA President kissed footballer Jenni Hermoso non-consensually during a World Cup trophy presentation after Spain won against England, leading to Rubiales' resignation and ban from all football-related activities for three years.
Hermoso reports receiving threats post-incident and emphasizes the importance of mental health, which she continues to work on with her long-standing psychologist, ensuring her enthusiasm for football remains intact.
Despite Rubiales' denial of allegations, he has been legally restricted from being within 200 meters of Hermoso, and is also under investigation as part of a criminal case for sexual assault and coercion.
The incident mobilized global support for Hermoso and catalyzed the #SeAcabo ('It's over') movement which fights against sexism in football and advocates for societal change.
Hermoso aims to use her experience as an opportunity to change attitudes and drive societal change, expressing the hope that the #SeAcabo movement brings about a new era.
Returning to the pitch after the incident, Hermoso scored an 89th-minute winner against Italy in the Nations League in October, signifying her resilience and determination.