Luis Manuel Rubiales Béjar (born 23 August 1977) is a former Spanish football official and professional player who played as a defender, appearing in 53 La Liga matches over three seasons. [2] He was the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and one of UEFA's vice-presidents. [3]

19 hours ago · Luis Rubiales and the other three defendants accused of trying to downplay the kiss by the former president of the Spanish soccer federation on player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony are set to testify before a judge.

Nov 1, 2024 · Following the controversial kiss at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, Luis Rubiales was accused of sexual misconduct with the players of the World Cup-winning Spanish women’s football team, especially Jennifer “Jenni” Hermoso.

13 hours ago · Luis Rubiales said at his sexual assault trial that he had asked permission to kiss the star player Jennifer Hermoso after the country’s national team won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Feb 3, 2025 · Rubiales is charged with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for the incident, which occurred during the on-field medal ceremony for Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory in August...

Sep 10, 2023 · Luis Rubiales resigned from his position as president of the Spanish soccer federation following weeks of fierce criticism over the unwanted kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso.

The Rubiales case (Spanish: Caso Rubiales) refers to the fallout, both social and sporting, caused by the conduct of Luis Rubiales, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), beginning in August 2023.

Apr 3, 2024 · Luis Rubiales, the disgraced former president of Spain’s soccer federation who kissed a player on the lips without her consent at the Women’s World Cup final, was arrested Wednesday as part of ...

Nov 26, 2024 · It’s been more than a year since Luis Rubiales gave an unwanted kiss to Spanish soccer player Jennifer Hermoso. A Netflix documentary sheds new light on the incident.

Feb 2, 2025 · Rubiales could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty, according to court officials. A new law eliminated the difference between “sexual harassment” and “sexual assault,” sanctioning any unconsented sexual act.