Former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso by kissing her on the lips during the on-field medal ceremony following Spain’s victory in 2023.

MADRID (AP) — Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty Thursday of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, an incident that overshadowed Spain’s first world title in women’s soccer and sparked debate about sexism in the sport.

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), was found guilty on Thursday of sexually assaulting Jenni Hermoso of Spain's women's national team after kissing her on the lips without her consent following the 2023 Women's World Cup.