Luis Rubiales receives restraining order over World Cup kiss scandal

A judge in Spain has issued a restraining order against former football leader Luis Rubiales, keeping him at least 200 meters away from footballer Jenni Hermoso.

This decision comes as part of a legal case investigating allegations of sexual assault and coercion.

During the court appearance, Rubiales denied the accusations that he sexually assaulted Ms. Hermoso by kissing her on the lips following Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory.

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However, Ms. Hermoso’s lawyer argued that the kiss was non-consensual.

Mr. Rubiales recently resigned from his role as head of the football federation, and he faced these charges in a closed court session.

The judge agreed to the restraining order but reduced the distance to 200 meters and also prohibited any contact between Rubiales and the player during the investigation.

The controversy surrounding Rubiales’ actions after Spain’s Women’s World Cup win has cast a shadow over the team’s success.

There’s still an unresolved boycott of the national team, with 39 players expressing that the changes made by the football federation are insufficient for them to feel safe and supported.

Spanish sports council announces suspension of Spain FA president Rabiales

In another news, The Spanish sports council said that Luis Rubiales, who is the president of the Spanish Football Federation, has been suspended from his duties. They are starting a process for him to explain his actions to a sports tribunal.

Rubiales, who is 46 years old, didn’t agree to step down as the president even after he behaved inappropriately during the Women’s World Cup final. He kissed a player on the lips and made an inappropriate gesture while celebrating.

He said he won’t resign during a meeting of the football federation and apologized for his behaviour. However, the international football organization FIFA started a disciplinary process against him.