Overview
- Video from the presentation shows three eggs thrown during the launch of his book Matar a Rubiales, with one striking his back before bystanders restrained him.
- Police detained a Spanish man at the scene; authorities have not confirmed Rubiales’ assertion that the assailant was his uncle Luis Rubén.
- Rubiales said he feared the man might be armed and indicated he would pursue legal action following the disturbance.
- The former federation chief’s book defends his actions and alleges a media and political campaign against him.
- Rubiales was convicted in February 2025 of sexual aggression for the non-consensual kiss of Jennifer Hermoso, fined €10,800, given a one-year contact ban, and suspended by FIFA for three years.