Trial of Spain’s ex-football chief over forced kiss to begin
Spanish football may have triumphed on the international stage in both the men’s and women’s game in recent years, but off the pitch it remains embroiled in a series of court cases.
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Spanish player Jenni Hermoso testifies against ex-soccer boss over 2023 World Cup kiss
When the former president of Spain's Football Federation kissed a player from the national team who had just won the 2023 Women's World Cup, it sparked widespread outrage in Spain about sexism in sports and beyond.
Luis Rubiales trial: Jenni Hermoso testifies against former RFEF boss - ESPN
Spain's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso testified in the trial of former football federation boss Luis Rubiales on Monday, saying the kiss that triggered a national «Me Too» moment «ruined one of the happiest days of my life.»
My boss should not have kissed me, Spain's Hermoso tells Rubiales trial
Spanish women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso confronted former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales at his trial, saying she did not agree to the kiss that triggered a national backlash against sexism in sport.
Hermoso to testify in Rubiales trial over kiss that sparked Spain's 'Me Too' moment
MADRID : Spanish World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso was due to testify on Monday in the trial of former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales over a kiss that triggered a national "Me Too" moment.
Spanish Football Still Mired In Scandal As Luis Rubiales Trial Begins
Spanish football may have triumphed on the international stage in both the men's and women's game in recent years, but off the pitch it remains embroiled in a series of court cases. The most high-profile begins Monday as former federation chief Luis Rubiales stands trial for his forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso which shocked the world. Rubiales resigned in disgrace in September 2023, with Pedro Rocha taking his post, although his reign was short-lived. After Spain's men lifted the Euro 2024 trophy, Rocha was suspended for overstepping his duties for sacking the federation's secretary, Andreu Camps, among other infringements.
Former Spain football chief Rubiales on trial over forced kiss
Spain’s disgraced former football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial on Monday over his forced kiss of star striker Jenni Hermoso that triggered global outrage.
Women soccer players' opposition to Saudi sponsorship demonstrates the power and responsibility of speaking up
Since women started playing organized sport, and through the different iterations of many leagues, women have not only fought for their right to play, they have fought to be paid fairly, to not be abused, and for their identities to be respected.