On Thursday the conviction of former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales for sexual assault made global headlines, after he was found guilty having kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the celebrations of the 2023 World Cup. However there were mixed reactions to the verdict. Rubiales was convicted of sexual assault, fined…
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Analysis: Spain’s courts have failed to make an example of the Luis Rubiales Case
Almost 18 months after kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent, as Spain celebrated winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Spain’s courts have found ex-RFEF President Luis Rubiales to be guilty of sexual assault. He will be fined twenty euros per day for the next 18 months, and has received a ban of approaching the player…
Ex-RFEF President Luis Rubiales convicted of sexual assault following kiss without consent
Former RFEF President Luis Rubiales has been convicted of sexual assault, after the court ruled that he had kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the celebrations of Spain’s 2023 World Cup triumph. Less than a week after going into deliberation, a decision was made. The prosecution had requested a sentence of 2.5 years for…
Spanish Federation clear Jude Bellingham red card referee of confict of interest
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have cleared referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero of a conflict of interest, following revelations about his business activities outside of officiating. Munuera was temporarily suspended by the Referees Committee (CTA) and UEFA while the investigation was ongoing, but after less than 48 hours, it has been concluded. Munuera was…
“We would not consent to it” – Javier Tebas reacts to La Liga referee allegations
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that La Liga referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero is being investigated by the Spanish Football Federation amid allegations of him having a conflict of interest with a company that provides services to multiple organisations, including the league itself. The company in question in Talentus Sports, and speaking of the…
Real Madrid left out of Reform Commission for refereeing system
No side in Spain have been as vocal as Real Madrid about demanding change in the officiating system in La Liga, but equal no side will play as small a role in making decisions about how to do so. The clubs in La Liga and Segunda will form committees to lobby for change and have…
“I want to deny all of the lies” – Referee speaks out about investigation after Real Madrid controversy
Referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero has been the centre of attention in Spain over the last few days, since he sent off Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham. Los Blancos have complained virulently about his officiating, and on Tuesday it was announced that he had been placed under investigation due to his business links. Munuera is…