Overview
- Video from the venue shows three eggs thrown as Rubiales moved to confront the assailant before security and attendees intervened.
- Rubiales and multiple outlets identified the attacker as his uncle, while national police confirmed an arrest but did not verify the family link.
- The launch promoted Matar a Rubiales, a book in which the former RFEF president presents his version of the events surrounding the case.
- Rubiales was convicted in February of sexual assault for kissing Jenni Hermoso without consent, fined roughly €10,800 and remains under a three‑year FIFA ban through 2026.
- His previous appeals were rejected, and his lawyer has said he plans to take the case to Spain’s Supreme Court.