5 h. ago Why England continue standing with Spain as Luis Rubiales casts shadow over Wembley

While Sarina Wiegman praised Jenni Hermoso for her ‘remarkable courage’, there is a reason the Lionesses won’t stop talking about the incident that overshadowed the Women’s World Cup final

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16 h. ago Aitana Bonmati hopes Luis Rubiales verdict leads to more respect for women

The Barcelona midfielder feels the verdict adds to Spain’s achievement in winning Euro 2023.

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17 h. ago Bonmatí ‘has to believe’ change will happen after Rubiales conviction

Midfielder hopes the fight of Hermoso was not in vainSpain squad ‘thankful’ for support shown by EnglandAitana Bonmatí said she “has to believe” that change will happen and that the fight of Jenni Hermoso and Spain players has not been in vain, after the conviction of Luis Rubiales for sexual assault.Speaking before England host Spain at Wembley on Wednesday, the first meeting of the two sides since Spain’s 1-0 victory in that World Cup final in Sydney, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, when asked whether she thought change would happen, said: “I have to believe. I believe this case happened for a reason and makes us more respected as women. People will realise that it has been important, and it doesn’t need to happen any more.” Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Spain head coach Montse Tome refuses to answer questions on Luis Rubiales case

Tome, who was assistant head coach to Jorge Vilda at the Women’s World Cup, said she was only focused on the football ahead of Spain’s meeting with England at Wembley

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20 h. ago ‘I have teammates who have been through it’: Alessia Russo speaks out after Luis Rubiales trial

England forward Alessia Russo has spoken out after the trial of Luis Rubiales, saying she has “teammates who have been through it.”

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4 d. ago Disgraced Spanish World Cup final chief Luis Rubiales fails in appeal against three

The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales against a three-year ban from the sport imposed by FIFA for kissing Spain player Jenni Hermoso.

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5 d. ago Who is Luis Rubiales? Former Spain FA chief guilty of sexual assault after kissing Jenni Hermoso at World Cup

Rubiales was accused of sexual assault and of trying to coerce Hermoso to publicly support him

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5 d. ago England’s Lucy Bronze praises ‘incredibly brave’ Spain players after Luis Rubiales verdict

Bronze also highlighted the importance of player safety after tennis star Emma Raducanu was targeted by a man who displayed ‘fixated behavior’ in Dubai

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5 d. ago Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing Spain World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso

Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of kissing Spain's star player Jenni Hermoso without her consent after their win at the Women's World Cup in 2023

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