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Ex-Spain FA boss Luis Rubiales found guilty, fined for World Cup kiss incident

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    The RFEF provided analysis of four images and concluded that "the feet of Mr President are ostensibly raised off the ground as a result of the player's action. [Courtesy]

    Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spain's football federation, has been convicted of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent, and he faces a fine of EUR10,800 (PS8,942) as decreed by the High Court of Spain.

    While Rubiales was acquitted of charges related to coercion-specifically, allegations that he attempted to pressure Hermoso into claiming the kiss was consensual-the ruling did impose significant restrictions on his behaviour towards her.

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