{"id":151896,"date":"2025-06-25T13:58:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-national-court-confirms-the-fine-of-10800-euros-imposed-on-rubiales-for-the-kiss-with-jenni-hermoso\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T13:58:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:58:31","slug":"the-national-court-confirms-the-fine-of-10800-euros-imposed-on-rubiales-for-the-kiss-with-jenni-hermoso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-national-court-confirms-the-fine-of-10800-euros-imposed-on-rubiales-for-the-kiss-with-jenni-hermoso\/","title":{"rendered":"The National Court confirms the fine of 10,800 euros imposed on Rubiales for the kiss with Jenni Hermoso."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-section=\"articleBody\">\n<h2>The Verdict: Luis Rubiales and the Jenni Hermoso Case<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">In a significant legal development, the Sala de lo Penal de la Audiencia Nacional has \u00a0rejected\u00a0 the appeal filed by <strong>Luis Rubiales<\/strong>, confirming the sentence against the former president of the Real Federaci\u00f3n Espa\u00f1ola de F\u00fatbol. This ruling condemns him to pay a \u00a0daily fine of 20 euros\u00a0 for a period of \u00a018 months\u00a0 due to a non-consensual kiss with footballer <strong>Jenni Hermoso<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">The \u00a0Fourth Section\u00a0 of the court also upheld the acquittal of several other defendants in the case, including <strong>Jorge Vilda<\/strong>, the former women&#8217;s national team coach; <strong>Albert Luque<\/strong>, the former director of men&#8217;s football; and <strong>Rub\u00e9n Rivera<\/strong>, the marketing director of the Federation. This announcement underscores the complexities of the case and the varying degrees of involvement among those accused.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">In addition to Rubiales&#8217; appeal, the court addressed appeals from the \u00a0national prosecutor&#8217;s office\u00a0 as well as private and public accusations, ultimately reaffirming the comprehensive nature of their previous ruling delivered on \u00a0February 20th\u00a0. This consistency in judgment reflects the court&#8217;s determination to maintain accountability within the realm of sports governance in Spain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">Moreover, the ruling enforces a restraining order requiring \u00a0Rubiales\u00a0 to maintain a \u00a0distance of 200 meters\u00a0 from \u00a0Jenni Hermoso\u00a0 for a span of \u00a0one year\u00a0, during which he is also prohibited from any form of communication with her. Despite the accusations seeking damages amounting to \u00a050,000 euros\u00a0, the Audiencia has set the compensation at \u00a03,000 euros\u00a0, in addition to accruing interest, thereby acknowledging the gravity of the situation while remaining measured in financial reparation.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding the Case: What Happened?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">The controversy surrounds events that unfolded during the medal ceremony at the \u00a02024 Women&#8217;s World Cup\u00a0 held in Australia, where the Spanish national women&#8217;s football team emerged as champions. The incident in question involved Rubiales kissing Hermoso on the lips, which she later stated was \u00a0not consensual\u00a0. This has sparked national and international conversations regarding consent and appropriate behavior in sports contexts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">Following the medal ceremony, both the \u00a0Spanish Football Federation\u00a0 and various public figures rallied around Hermoso, advocating for her \u00a0right to be heard\u00a0 and for the need to foster a culture of respect within sports. The overwhelming public response highlighted the urgent need for conversations on \u00a0sexual misconduct\u00a0 and accountability, a theme that continues to resonate in today&#8217;s society.<\/p>\n<h2>Implications for Sports Governance<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">The ruling against Luis Rubiales sets a \u00a0precedent\u00a0 for sports governance in Spain and beyond. It signifies that even those in positions of power are not above the law and that \u00a0victims of harassment\u00a0 deserve to be heard and respected. Furthermore, the court&#8217;s decision sheds light on the importance of implementing comprehensive policies aimed at preventing sexual misconduct within sports organizations. These policies should include rigorous training and education on consent and harassment, ensuring that players feel safe and supported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">As sports organizations around the world grapple with similar issues, the Rubiales case exemplifies the critical need for \u00a0transparency\u00a0 and \u00a0accountability\u00a0 in sports governance. Organizations must create safe environments where athletes can thrive without fear of mistreatment or abuse. The fact that Rubiales was held accountable sends a strong message that \u00a0zero tolerance\u00a0 policies for harassment must be strictly enforced at all levels of sports.<\/p>\n<h2>The Path Forward<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">While the outcome of this case is a step towards justice for \u00a0Jenni Hermoso\u00a0, it is imperative that the dialogue surrounding consent and harassment continues. The public response to this ruling indicates a growing awareness and an increasing demand for change within sports culture. Athletes, fans, and stakeholders alike must continue advocating for environments that promote respect, dignity, and safety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">In conclusion, the legal proceedings surrounding Luis Rubiales illustrate the complexities of power dynamics within sports. They underscore the necessity for a commitment to uphold values that prioritize the well-being of athletes over the interests of those in authority. As this case concludes, the focus shifts to fostering a culture in sports that champions \u00a0equity\u00a0 and \u00a0respect\u00a0 for everyone involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Verdict: Luis Rubiales and the Jenni Hermoso Case In a significant legal development, the Sala de lo Penal de la Audiencia Nacional has \u00a0rejected\u00a0 the appeal filed by Luis Rubiales, confirming the sentence against the former president of the Real Federaci\u00f3n Espa\u00f1ola de F\u00fatbol. This ruling condemns him to pay a \u00a0daily fine of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[36710,36743],"class_list":["post-151896","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general","tag-deportes","tag-deportes-futbol"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151896","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151896"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151896\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}