Spain, Vilda and Rubiales

Spain's former coach Jorge Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss
Former Spain women's soccer coach Jorge Vilda told a court on Wednesday that he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss on the mouth his boss Luis Rubiales gave her at the 2023 World Cup but denied he had tried to strong-arm her.
What to know as former Spain soccer official Rubiales goes on trial for unsolicited kiss of player
The former president of the Spanish soccer federation goes on trial Monday for an unsolicited kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023.
Former Coach Vilda Denies Pressure on Hermoso to Downplay Kiss After Women's World Cup Final
Jorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s soccer team, has told a judge that ex-soccer federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry tha
Spain: Former coach of Spanish women's national team arrives at Rubiales trial
San Fernando de Henares, Spain - After the statement of Luis Rubiales in the trial for the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso at the end of the final of the 2023 World Cup, this Wednesday comes the turn of the then coach of the women's national team and two other former executives of the Federation accused of coercing the player to say that she consented.
Spain prosecutor tells trial 'no doubt' Rubiales kiss 'non-consensual'
Spanish public prosecutor Marta Durantez Gil on Wednesday told the trial of ex-football chief Luis Rubiales there was "no doubt" the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso in 2023 was "non-consensual".
Spain announce new coaching staff including Luis de la Fuente’s son after departures to Qatar
Spain have wasted little time in replacing the outgoing members of their coaching staff, after exits for Pablo Amo, Carlos ...
Spain's Ex-Soccer President Luis Rubiales on Trial for Sexual Assault Over Jenni Hermoso Kiss at World Cup Final
Jenni Hermoso and Luis Rubiales appeared in court in Madrid on Monday, Feb. 3. Rubiales is on trial for alleged sexual ...
Spain qualifies for the men's Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1999
DUBLIN (AP) — Spain has qualified for the men's Rugby World Cup for the first time this century. By advancing to the semifinals of the Rugby Europe Championship, a competition for second-tier ...
Why did clubs in Spain spend so little money in the January transfer window?
The collective spending of all 20 teams in Spain's top flight was €26.1m, making it the 16th highest-spending league in ...
Gotham FC’s preseason Spain trip is even more important after offseason ‘rebuild’
After suffering a heartbreaking loss in the NWSL semifinals, Gotham experienced some roster shake-up this winter and needs ...
‘I felt disrespected’ Hermoso says after World Cup kiss from former Spain soccer boss
Spain's women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso has testified against the former Spanish soccer federation president.
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FIH Pro League 2024-25: Spain teams arrive in Bhubaneswar for hockey tournament
Spain's men and women's hockey team captains Iglesias and Jiminez shared their excitement before FIH Pro League 2024-25 ...
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Jenni Hermoso – record goalscorer, serial swearer and an icon of Spanish sport
GO DEEPER The Luis Rubiales trial explained: The kiss, the fallout, the accused and the key witnesses Hermoso, nobody should forget, is the top goalscorer in the history of the Spain women’s team ...