The man in the incident, Luis Rubiales, testified

The former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, testified before the National Court of Madrid in the framework of the investigation opened against him for sexual harassment and coercion for the incident in which he kissed the soccer player on the lips. Spanish Jennifer Hermoso.

During the investigation, which lasted approximately 50 minutes, Rubiales answered questions and denied all allegations, saying the kissing incident in question occurred with Hermoso’s consent.

The prosecution and the lawyer who formulated the accusation demanded from the investigating judge that Rubiales stay at least 500 meters away from the soccer player Hermoso and testify before the judge every 15 days.

FOOTBALL PLAYER PROTEST

On the other hand, discussions within the RFEF continue.

23 players from the Spanish National Team, the last women’s soccer world champion, announced, with the support of about 30 soccer players, that they will not participate on campus if they are called up for the squad of candidates that will be announced today due to the League matches. of UEFA Women’s Nations.

The Spanish soccer players sent a letter to the RFEF and conveyed their problems, arguing that Rubiales’ resignation and the dismissal of the coach of the Women’s Soccer Team, Jorge Vilda, were not enough and demanded an “institutional change.”

It is stated that the footballers, who could be fined if they do not attend the national team’s training camp despite being summoned, do not like Montse Tomé, who was Vilda’s second coach in the past and recently named head of the national team.

Tomé will announce today the candidate squad for the UEFA Women’s Nations League matches.

WHAT HAPPENED?

During the post-match medal ceremony and celebrations in Sydney of the Spanish Women’s Soccer Team, which became world champions for the first time in its history by beating England 1-0 in the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on August 20, Some performances by RFEF president Rubiales received criticism.

Rubiales, who made inappropriate movements from the grandstand during the demonstration of joy after Spain’s victory, later kissed Spanish soccer player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips at the medal ceremony.

Rubiales, who was temporarily dismissed for 90 days as part of the investigation opened by the FIFA Disciplinary Commission, resigned on September 10 following political and social pressure in his country.

In addition, the RFEF announced that it had dismissed Jorge Vilda from his position on September 5, and subsequently appointed Montse Tomé as the new coach. (AA)