Former Spanish Football Chief Luis Rubiales Fined for Non-Consensual Kiss

Luis Rubiales was fined €10,800 for sexual assault over a forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women's World Cup medal ceremony.

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.