A Spanish court has recently issued a restraining order against Luis Rubiales, the former soccer president, restraining him from approaching Jenni Hermoso, the player he kissed on the lips after the World Cup last month. The court order comes as Rubiales faces a sexual assault investigation following a formal complaint lodged by Hermoso.
Key Takeaway
A Spanish court has issued a restraining order against Luis Rubiales, former soccer president, to stay away from Jenni Hermoso, the player he kissed on the lips after the World Cup. Rubiales is under investigation for sexual assault after Hermoso filed a formal complaint against him.
Court Order and Investigation
Spain’s High Court, on Friday, ruled that Rubiales must maintain a distance of at least 200 meters from the 33-year-old Spanish soccer player. The ruling came as part of an ongoing investigation into the allegations against Rubiales, who was questioned by the judge during the proceedings.
Hermoso’s Allegations
Hermoso’s lawyer, Carla Vall, stated that the kiss was nonconsensual, and they aim to prove it in court. The incident in question took place after Spain’s victory over England in the World Cup final, which should have been a moment of celebration for the team but quickly turned into an international controversy.
International Incident and Resignation
Following the incident, the players expressed their dissatisfaction and threatened to boycott, and the coaching staff either resigned or were fired. Initially, Rubiales had indicated that he would not step down from his position as soccer president. However, he ultimately made the decision to resign on September 10.
