Sexual assault: The sanction fell for Rubiales

Published: October 30, 2023

By: Nicolas Gerbault

After giving a forced kiss to Jenni Hermoso, the former president of the Spanish Federation, Luis Rubiales, was sanctioned by Fifa.

Already charged with sexual assault and coercion by the Spanish courts, after giving a forced kiss to the captain of La Roja, Jenni Hermoso, during the presentation of the 2022 World Cup, Luis Rubiales knows his sanction imposed by Fifa.

The world football body announced this Monday that it had suspended the former president of the Spanish Federation for three years. “any activity linked to football at national and international level”.

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.