Ex-footy boss found guilty over ‘kissgate’

News.com.au - 20/02
Former football chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of kissing Jenni Hermoso without consent after the Women’s World Cup final in 2023.

Former football chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of kissing Jenni Hermoso without consent after the Women’s World Cup final in 2023.

The former Spanish FA boss, has been ordered to pay a fine of over £8,000 bringing the “Kissgate” scandal to an end but has dodged jail, reports The Sun.

Spain’s High Court convicted Rubiales guilty of sexual assault at the 2023 World Cup final in Sydney, where Spain defeated England.

Then-president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales kissed Jennifer Hermoso of Spain during the medal ceremony of FIFA Women's World Cup final between Spain and England at Sta...
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