Spanish prosecutors open case against Rubiales

The Spanish prosecutor’s office has decided to open a preliminary investigation into the kiss that the president of the Spanish Football Federation (still suspended) Luis Rubiales gave the Spanish player Jenny Hermoso at the celebration of winning the World Cup, as this could constitute a crime of sexual assault and would give the player the opportunity to file a complaint.

In accordance with Voice of GaliciaThe decision was made in light of “public statements” made by the player, from which it can be inferred that Rubiales’ kiss was not consensual.

“Given the non-procedural moment in which we are, and the unambiguous nature of their statements, it is necessary to determine their legal meaning,” the Spanish prosecutor’s office clarified, saying that the process would be open.

The player has been “informed of her rights as a victim of the alleged crime” and will now have 15 days to contact the MP as the “pre-procedure” check is already open, sources close to the process told the EFE news agency and it is not yet a trial .

“The sexual act experienced by the player and committed by Rubiales was not consensual,” can be read in a dispatch signed by Marta Durantes, which also points to “significant public outcry domestically and internationally.”

However, Rubiales was suspended by FIFA in the latest domino of the aftermath of the 20 August event, when at the end of the game, during which the Spanish Women’s World Cup was held in Sydney, during the awards ceremony, Luis Rubiales kissed Jenny Hermoso on the lips, while they were celebrating.

Much criticism followed, with the player stating that he did not consent to the kiss, after the first version stated that it all happened in a moment of greater euphoria.

After days of heavy criticism from various sections of society, the RFEF held an extraordinary general assembly on Friday, at which Rubiales was supposed to resign, but he did not.

A new peak of struggle and extreme positions followed: the national team players said that they were not ready to return and represent Spain, while the current RFEF leaders remain in their posts.

On Saturday, FIFA announced a 90-day suspension of Rubiales, 11 members of coach Jorge Vila’s technical team submitted their resignations, the coach denounced the “improper behavior” of the RFEF president, and the Spanish Government filed a complaint with the Administrative Court for Sports (TAD).

“If TAD initiates a process, I, as president of the Supreme Council for Sports (CSD), have the right to convene the CSD executive committee to ask for the removal of Rubiales,” the secretary of state for sports also explained. , Victor Francos, during a press conference in Tarragona.

Victor Francos urged TAD to meet in an “unusual way” on Monday.

If the court finds the violations to be “very serious”, then the CSD will convene its executive committee to initiate Rubiales’ suspension.