Luis Manuel Rubiales Béjar (born 23 August 1977) is a former Spanish football official and professional player who played as a defender, appearing in 53 La Liga matches over three seasons. [2] He was the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and one of UEFA's vice-presidents. [3]

Feb 3, 2025 · Rubiales is charged with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for the incident, which occurred during the on-field medal ceremony for Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory in August...

Feb 2, 2025 · Luis Rubiales has, for his part, accused his uncle of betrayal and deliberately setting him up for a fall by recording and leaking phone conversations, including those with Spanish...

Nov 26, 2024 · It’s been more than a year since Luis Rubiales gave an unwanted kiss to Spanish soccer player Jennifer Hermoso. A Netflix documentary sheds new light on the incident.

Mar 27, 2024 · Luis Rubiales is facing charges of sexual assault and coercion after he grabbed Jenni Hermoso and kissed her on the mouth last August.

Apr 3, 2024 · Luis Rubiales, the disgraced former president of Spain’s soccer federation who kissed a player on the lips without her consent at the Women’s World Cup final, was arrested Wednesday as part of ...

Sep 10, 2023 · Luis Rubiales resigned from his position as president of the Spanish soccer federation following weeks of fierce criticism over the unwanted kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso.

Feb 2, 2025 · What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player. The former president of Spain’s soccer federation Luis Rubiales arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, Monday, April. 29, 2024. Rubiales will testify on Monday as a defendant for alleged corruption during his time at the head of the ...

Feb 2, 2025 · Instead, their achievements were overshadowed by the behaviour of Luis Rubiales and those around him. Advertisement. In the three weeks that followed, Hermoso was threatened with legal action by ...

The Rubiales case (Spanish: Caso Rubiales) refers to the fallout, both social and sporting, caused by the conduct of Luis Rubiales, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), beginning in August 2023.