Prosecutors Push for Retrial for Former Spain Football Chief in Controversial Kiss Incident
Mar, 7 2025 / Sports

Prosecutors Push for Retrial for Former Spain Football Chief in Controversial Kiss Incident

Prosecutors in Spain are calling for a retrial of ex-football federation president Luis Rubiales, who was previously convicted of forcibly kissing player Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women's World Cup. They argue that key evidence was improperly excluded in the original trial. Hermoso sees the conviction as progress for women's rights, though Rubiales claims the kiss was consensual.

Jenni Hermoso Challenges Court's Verdict in World Cup Kiss Controversy
Mar, 3 2025 / Sports

Jenni Hermoso Challenges Court's Verdict in World Cup Kiss Controversy

In a high-profile football saga, Jenni Hermoso is appealing the court's mixed ruling in the Luis Rubiales kiss case from the 2023 Women's World Cup. While Rubiales was fined and barred from contacting Hermoso, he's acquitted of coercion, sparking debates on sexism in Spanish football. Hermoso challenges the acquittal, asserting coercion attempts, as Rubiales plans to contest his conviction.