On Thursday, Rubiales was fined 10,800 euros for the forced kiss on the mouth of world champion Hermoso after the 2023 World Cup final.

No Statement from Hermoso

Neither Hermoso nor Rubiales have given a personal statement on the decision so far. The relatively mild verdict of the state court in Madrid was sharply criticized by women's rights activists, politicians, media, and other observers. The public prosecutor's office had demanded a total prison sentence of two and a half years for the 47-year-old.

On Friday, Rubiales faced another defeat off the field. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected his appeal against a sanction from the world federation. FIFA had imposed a three-year ban on Rubiales from all football activities in January 2024. The verdict was "understandable and proportionate," as the CAS stated.

(APA/Red)

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