Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spanish soccer, was also charged with coercion in connection with the unsolicited kiss of a star player after the Women’s World Cup.
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Luis Rubiales, Former Spanish Soccer Chief, Faces Arrest
Mr. Rubiales, who resigned after kissing a player at the Women’s World Cup, is a focus of Spanish investigators looking into accusations of corruption and money laundering.
Spanish Soccer Star Testifies About Unwanted Kiss
Jennifer Hermoso, who was kissed on the mouth by Spain’s former soccer boss, Luis Rubiales, gave evidence at a hearing to determine whether Mr. Rubiales will be charged.
FIFA Bans Luis Rubiales, Former Soccer Chief in Spain, for 3 Years
Luis Rubiales, who led the country’s soccer federation, departed in disgrace after he forcibly kissed a player after the Women’s World Cup final.
The Stolen Glory of Spain’s World Cup Champions
Players extracted important changes in a bitter battle with their country’s soccer federation. But doing so robbed them of a moment they can’t get back.
Spain Women’s Team Will Play After Talks in Wake of World Cup Kiss
Players’ participation had been in doubt after many signed a letter demanding an overhaul of the Spanish soccer federation in the wake of sexism scandals.
Jennifer Hermoso Excluded From Spain’s Soccer Team Roster
The team’s new coach said she was trying to protect Ms. Hermoso, who was forcibly kissed by the Spanish soccer chief. “Protect me from what?” the player responded.
After Rubiales’ Restraining Order, Spain’s Women’s Team Makes Demands
The players’ demands came on a day that a restraining order was granted against Luis Rubiales, the former head of the federation, who forcibly kissed a star forward, Jennifer Hermoso.
Spain’s Female Soccer Players Call Off Wage Dispute Strike
The breakthrough in the labor dispute, which has delayed the start of the season and has added to a turbulent period in Spanish soccer, was an agreement over minimum pay.
Rubiales Quits, but Women’s Soccer in Spain Is Still Troubled
After the resignation of the country’s soccer chief, recriminations, accusations and an inquiry remain.