A former Spanish football federation president, Luis Rubiales, was subjected to an embarrassing incident during the book launch of his new title, "Matar a Rubiales" (Killing Rubiales), in Madrid. According to eyewitnesses, someone claiming to be Rubiales' uncle threw eggs at him while he was presenting his book. The man allegedly threw three eggs, and Rubiales initially thought they were thrown at him because he believed the person was armed.
Rubiales has been convicted of forced kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the Women's World Cup in 2023. He claimed the kiss was consensual but was fined β¬10,800 for his actions, which were deemed a non-consensual kiss under Spanish law. Rubiales plans to appeal against his conviction at the supreme court.
Following this incident, a man claiming to be Rubiales' uncle has been arrested by national police. However, they have not confirmed whether the alleged relative's identity is indeed accurate. The event took place in front of other people attending the book launch, which highlights the unusual circumstances surrounding the attack.
The global response to Rubiales' forced kiss on Hermoso sparked a heated debate about sexism and macho culture within sports, particularly women's football. Her actions as the all-time top scorer for Spain's national women's team made her a prominent figure in the fight against such issues in sports.
Rubiales has been convicted of forced kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the Women's World Cup in 2023. He claimed the kiss was consensual but was fined β¬10,800 for his actions, which were deemed a non-consensual kiss under Spanish law. Rubiales plans to appeal against his conviction at the supreme court.
Following this incident, a man claiming to be Rubiales' uncle has been arrested by national police. However, they have not confirmed whether the alleged relative's identity is indeed accurate. The event took place in front of other people attending the book launch, which highlights the unusual circumstances surrounding the attack.
The global response to Rubiales' forced kiss on Hermoso sparked a heated debate about sexism and macho culture within sports, particularly women's football. Her actions as the all-time top scorer for Spain's national women's team made her a prominent figure in the fight against such issues in sports.