Spanish Football in Turmoil: Luis Rubiales Guilty of Sexual Assault, Barcelona Tops La Liga
In a week marked by significant developments in Spanish football, former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexual assault, while Barcelona secured a crucial victory to maintain their lead in La Liga.
Rubiales Guilty of Sexual Assault
On Thursday, a Spanish court delivered a verdict in the highly publicized case against Luis Rubiales, finding him guilty of sexual assault for kissing Spanish national team forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the 2023 FIFA Womenâs World Cup medal ceremony in Sydney. The incident, which occurred on August 20, 2023, sparked widespread outrage and a global debate on sexism in sports.
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