Luis Manuel Rubiales Béjar (born 23 August 1977) is a former Spanish football official and professional player who played as a defender, appearing in 53 La Liga matches over three seasons. [2] He was the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and one of UEFA's vice-presidents. [3]

1 day ago · Rubiales resigned under pressure three weeks after the scandal surfaced and was banned by FIFA for three years. He had said he was the victim of a “witch hunt” by “false feminists.” Hermoso testified on the first day of the trial last week and said she “felt disrespected” by Rubiales after winning the World Cup.

2 days ago · Luis Rubiales said at his sexual assault trial that he had asked permission to kiss the star player Jennifer Hermoso after the country’s national team won the 2023 Women’s World Cup. By José ...

1 day ago · Luis Rubiales has told a court he is "absolutely sure" Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso gave her consent before he kissed her at the Women's World Cup final in 2023. The former president of the ...

1 day ago · Rubiales, 47, and three other RFEF employees — the former Spain women’s coach Jorge Vilda, the former Newcastle United forward and ex-RFEF sporting director Albert Luque and former marketing ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Rubiales is charged with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for the incident, which occurred during the on-field medal ceremony for Spain’s Women’s World Cup...

Feb 2, 2025 · Rubiales could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty, according to court officials. A new law eliminated the difference between “sexual harassment” and “sexual assault,” sanctioning any unconsented sexual act.

Feb 3, 2025 · Mr. Rubiales, 47, faces two and a half years in prison if convicted. The other three men, who include Jorge Vilda, the team’s coach at the 2023 World Cup, are accused of coercion.Each could face ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Prosecutors are calling for Rubiales to be jailed for sexual assault The former president of Spain's football federation, Luis Rubiales, goes on trial on Monday, accused of sexual assault for ...

Feb 3, 2025 · The 47-year-old Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and of trying to coerce Hermoso to publicly support him. A judge ruled that Rubiales' kiss was "unconsented and carried out unilaterally...