In a surprising turn of events, the coach of the Spanish national women’s soccer team has been dismissed from his position, while the soccer federation president, Luis Rubiales, remains in his role despite a highly publicized and unwanted kiss. Rubiales has chosen not to step down even after kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the team’s Women’s World Cup victory. Now, Hermoso has officially accused Rubiales of sexual assault by filing a legal complaint against him with prosecutors, as reported by CNN. This formal complaint is necessary for a case to proceed against Rubiales.
The kiss has caused a major upheaval in Spanish soccer. Over 80 players have shown their support for Hermoso by signing a statement, declaring that they will not return to the national team unless there is a change in leadership. On the same day that Hermoso filed her complaint, Coach Jorge Vilda was fired and replaced by Montse Tomé, making her the first female coach in the team’s history. While the spotlight shifts back to Rubiales with the filing of the complaint, ESPN notes that it is unlikely Rubiales will face jail time if the prosecution is successful. According to an attorney, Spanish law typically imposes 1-2 years in prison and 18-24 months of professional disqualification for such misconduct, but first-time offenders usually have their prison sentences suspended. (Read more Luis Rubiales stories.)
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