Trial begins of Spain's ex-football boss Rubiales for World Cup kiss
Former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales speaks to journalists as he leaves a court on the day he appeared before a judge in Majadahonda, Spain, on Monday. football governing body, Fifa, seems to apply double standards for European and African federations’ management challenges
The prosecution is seeking 2-1/2 years' prison for Rubiales, although in Spain those handed sentences under two years can usually escape incarceration by paying damages instead if they do not have prior convictions.
The scandal sparked a strike by Hermoso's teammates and saw several heads roll at the federation, with Rubiales's right-hand man and successor also being ousted and a woman being appointed to coach the women's team for the first time.
Madrid
The trial began on Monday of Spain's former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales over his 2023 kiss with World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso that triggered a backlash against sexism in sport.
