Luis Rubiales given Spanish restraining order over World Cup kiss
- Luis Rubiales, former head of Spain's football federation, is being questioned by a judge in Madrid after a criminal complaint was filed against him regarding his kiss of player Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales disputes Hermoso's claim that she did not consent to the kiss.
- Rubiales could potentially face fines or imprisonment between one to four years if the case goes to trial. He is also under investigation by Spain's top sport court and FIFA, which has provisionally suspended him.
- The incident has overshadowed Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup, leading to calls for structural changes within the federation. Several Spanish players have expressed their dissatisfaction and called for reforms.
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Court orders former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales to stay 200 metres away from player Jenni Hermoso following World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish football federation, has been given a restraining order and is prohibited from contacting the player he kissed on the lips last month at the Women’s World Cup, Spain’s National Court has said.
Jenni Hermoso Granted Restraining Order From Luis Rubiales Over World Cup Kiss
A court in Spain has ordered Luis Rubiales to steer clear of Jenni Hermoso -- the player he kissed on the lips after the World Cup last month -- as the former soccer president is now under investigation for sexual assault. Spain's High Court issued…
Luis Rubiales faces restraining order for kissing Spanish Soccer player Jenni Hermoso, court approves 200-meter restriction
A Spanish court has issued a restraining order against the former president of the country's football federation, prohibiting him from contacting or approaching the female player whom he controversially kissed following Spain's World Cup victory last month. This order stipulates that he must stay at least 200 meters away from her.
Former Spanish soccer federation chief Rubiales given a restraining order, denies wrongdoing to Spanish judge
MADRID (AP) — Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish soccer federation, has been given a restraining order and is prohibited from contacting the player he kissed on the lips last month at the Women's World Cup, Spain’s National Court said
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