Spain forward Jenni Hermoso says that the guilty verdict given to Luis Rubiales for his unsolicited kiss after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final sets an “important precedent” for society and women’s rights.

Spain’s high court on Thursday found former soccer head Luis Rubiales guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent.

Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault for kissing Jenni Hermoso without consent after Spain’s Women’s World Cup win.

Former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales was found guilty on Thursday of sexually assaulting a soccer player Jenni Hermoso in 2023 but was found innocent on coercion charges.

Olga Tubau made the argument as part of her closing comments in Rubiales' trial for sexual assault and coercion. He denies all charges

Luis Rubiales, former head of Spain’s soccer federation, disputes soccer star Jenni Hermoso’s version of the kiss.

MADRID (AP) — Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty Thursday of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, an incident that overshadowed Spain’s first world title in women’s soccer and sparked debate about sexism in the sport.

Luis Rubiales was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined €10,800.

Jenni Hermoso will appeal the verdict in the case of former Spain football chief Luis Rubiales, who was fined after being found guilty of a forced kiss on the Women's