The former head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, will stand trial for sexual assault over his unsolicited kissing of Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso. The kiss, which Ms Hermoso said was “unwanted”, happened at last year’s 1-0 World Cup against England and made global headlines. Mr Rubiales was forced to resign but […]
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A football fan banned by her club from its grounds has raised more than £15,000 to take legal action. Newcastle United (NUFC) supporter Linzi Smith was investigated by the Premier League after the club received a complaint about comments she made on social media. Her lawyer claims the club’s actions were a “huge overreach” in
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A Spanish High Court judge proposed on Thursday that former football federation chief Luis Rubiales stand trial for kissing player Jenni Hermoso’s lips after Spain’s victory in the Women’s World Cup. The court said in a statement that the judge, Francisco de Jorge, also sought a trial for former women’s team coach Jorge Vilda, as
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