Who is Luis Rubiales and what happened with Jenni Hermoso?
IN September 2023, Luis Rubiales announced that he was resigning from his position as Spanish FA boss.
The announcement came after the former Spanish FA chief caused a worldwide storm when his country won the Women’s World Cup and he kissed Jenni Hermoso.
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Who is Luis Rubiales?
Luis Rubiales, born August 23, 1977, in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, is a former Spanish football official and professional player who played as a defender.
During his Spanish career, he represented multiple teams such as Guadix CF, RCD Mallorca B, UE Lleida, Xerez CD, Levante UD, and Alicante CF.
What happened with Jenni Hermoso?
The disgraced football president sparked outrage when he kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent.
He was also criticised for grabbing his crotch as he celebrated La Roja’s historic victory at the final whistle.
Striker Hermoso lodged a sexual assault complaint in person at the State Attorney General’s Office – setting the wheels in motion for the public ministry to present an official complaint against Rubiales.
She described the kiss as ”an impulsive, sexist act, out of place and without any type of consent on my part.”
What has Luis Rubiales said?
Rubiales previously doubled down on the scandal, promising to “defend his innocence” after announcing his resignation.
After news of his resignation broke, Rubiales wrote: “I will defend my honour. I will defend my innocence.
“I have faith in the future. I have faith in the truth.
“Thanks everyone.”
Is Luis Rubiales married and does he have children?
Luis Rubiales was previously married to Spanish lawyer Maria Manuela Delicado Vega.
The former FA chief shares three daughters with his ex-wife.
In an interview with presenter Risto Mejide, he affectionately referred to his daughters saying: ‘They are very strong, stronger than me.’
His eldest daughter, Lucia, is a History of Art student and in his words a ‘sensitive person’ with a ‘strong compromise with herself and society.’
He described his second daughter Ana as an ‘activist’.
‘She’s also someone with an amazing intelligence,’ he added.
Little is known about his third daughter, Elena – however, the ages of the three daughters are believed to be 20, 17, and around 15.
