Former Spanish football chief loses World Cup kiss appeal
Briefly

Luis Rubiales, former president of Spain's football federation, has lost an appeal against his sexual assault conviction involving an unsolicited kiss of player Jenni Hermoso. The court upheld a fine of 10,800 euros and rejected a prosecutor's appeal for a retrial. The Audencia Nacional ruled that Hermoso had never consented to the kiss, which she described as degrading, and noted Rubiales could have exercised restraint. He faces significant penalties, including restrictions on proximity and communication with Hermoso, while coercion charges against him were dismissed.
The Audencia Nacional stated Rubiales' kiss was not consensual, emphasizing Hermoso's objections and criticising Rubiales for failing to better control his actions.
Additionally, the court maintained a ban preventing Rubiales from approaching or communicating with Hermoso for a year, confirming the severity of his actions.
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