Former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales has been convicted of sexual assault for forcibly kissing footballer Hermoso as the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup awards ceremony. The Court ruled that the kiss was non-consensual, imposing a fine of €10,000 and a one year restraining order. However, he was acquitted of coercion, with judges deeming the incident of “minor intensity.” Both Rubiales and Hermoso’s legal teams will appeal, as the ruling fuels Spain’s growing discourse on gender rights and accountability in sports.