Overview

• Luis Rubiales, former head of the Spanish Football Federation, was found guilty of sexual assault for forcibly kissing player Jenni Hermoso in August 2023.
• The court imposed an €10,800 fine and barred Rubiales from approaching Hermoso within 200 meters or contacting her for one year.
• Charges related to alleged coercion of Hermoso to downplay the incident were dismissed for Rubiales and three co-accused, including former coach Jorge Vilda.
• Prosecutors had sought a 2.5-year prison sentence, but the court opted for a financial penalty instead of incarceration.
• Hermoso's testimony during the trial reinforced the symbolic importance of the case in addressing sexism in sports.