Luis Rubiales found himself in deep waters after he kissed Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s FIFA Women’s World Cup victory. The controversial incident has quickly become a hot topic, with several soccer stars denouncing Rubiales’ actions. However, the infamous RFEF head is now facing prosecution despite being suspended by FIFA for three months.
While Luis Rubiales has maintained that he is innocent, Jenni Hermoso has remained firm in her stance that the kiss was non-consensual. Branding the outrage as “false feminism“, Rubiales has defied the widespread demand to submit his resignation. This has led to several Spanish soccer stars and coaching member staff resigning from the national team.
Spain’s National Court has opened a preliminary investigation into Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips. Prosecutors considering if Rubiales committed sexual assault due to the “unequivocal nature” of Hermoso’s statements stating the kiss was not consensual. pic.twitter.com/31Dz8K927A
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 28, 2023
Meanwhile, Spain’s National Court has now opened an investigation into the beleaguered RFEF president. The Court is considering prosecuting Rubiales on charges of s*xual assault.
Moreover, Jenni Hermoso has also reportedly been given a deadline to file her official complaint against Rubiales. The 33-year-old soccer star needs to contact the National Court prosecutors within 15 days, as per sports broadcaster Ben Jacobs.
“In order to proceed with a case for sexual assault, harassment or sexual abuse, it will be necessary for the injured party or their legal representative to file suit, or the public prosecutors’ office.”
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 28, 2023
Ben reported that Hermoso needs to file a suit against Rubiales within two weeks if she wishes to take legal action against the under-fire Spanish FA head. In cases of s*xual assault or harassment, the victim (Hermoso) has to file a lawsuit against the accused (Rubiales).
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to suffer from Luis Rubiales-Jenni Hermoso row
Meanwhile, the Luis Rubiales-Jenni Hermoso kissing scandal is set to have some severe consequences for Spanish soccer. As the controversial incident rages on, Spanish soccer’s image has been dealt with a huge blow. Moreover, to everyone’s surprise, the RFEF has decided to offer its support to Luis Rubiales. The Spanish FA has stated that they have found no evidence of wrongdoing against Rubiales.
In addition to this, RFEF has also rather strangely demanded to be suspended from UEFA. While this demand has shocked the soccer world, the reason behind it is the Spanish government’s intervention and demands to remove Luis Rubiales from his post. It is also suspected that the RFEF is trying to win over the support of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have condemned Luis Rubiales’ actions and supported FIFA’s decision to suspend Rubiales. However, if UEFA decides to accept RFEF’s shocking demand, it would mean that no Spanish club can play in any European competition.
With this season’s UEFA Champions League draw set to be held on August 31, soccer fans will be waiting anxiously for UEFA’s decision.