Rubiales Banned 3 Years for Hermoso Assault

The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld former Spanish football federation head Luis Rubiales's three-year ban from football, following his guilty verdict for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. Rubiales was fined €10,800 and is prohibited from approaching Hermoso, although he was acquitted of coercion charges. Despite the verdict, Rubiales plans to appeal, and Hermoso also intends to challenge the court's decision. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with England defender Lucy Bronze praising the bravery of the Spanish players involved in the case, highlighting their fight for change within their federation. The global outcry over the incident underscores ongoing issues of sexism and abuse in sports, as players like Bronze express solidarity and support for Hermoso and her teammates.