Controversy over sexual assault at the W World Cup Awards denies allegations that the Spanish president's opponent is OK
Feb 12, 2025
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Rubiales embraced midfielder Hennifer Hermoso, who was on the podium at an award ceremony to celebrate the Spanish national team's victory, held his face with both hands and kissed him. Later, when a related question was asked during a live broadcast conducted by Hermoso through SNS in the locker room, he said "I didn't feel good."
As Rubiales' chairman became controversial, Hermoso was a phrase of intimacy" wrapped around him. However, he later changed his position and confessed his true feelings, saying, `I felt humiliated and should not be in any position.' Spain's women's national team players also declared that they would boycott the A-match until Rubiales stepped down as chairman.
Rubiales was eventually forced to step down as chairman and was investigated by Spanish prosecutors on charges of sexual assault by Hermoso's complaint. Spanish prosecutors sought a two-and-a-half-year prison term for kissing forced sexual assault and threatening to make statements.
Rubiales appeared at the hearing and `She (Hermoso) held her hand tightly around my body and lifted it. I came down and asked 'Is it okay to kiss?' and she replied 'OK'" he insisted. He admitted that he made inappropriate mistakes even though he had to play the role of a public figure, but flatly denied the allegations of sexual assault, citing the consent of the other party.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
