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Holders Spain stun Belgium with late comeback in women's Nations League
AFP · one year ago
Women's Nations League holders Spain kicked off the new edition by fighting back to snatch a thrilling 3-2 win over Belgium on Friday in Group A3.
Luis Rubiales: Spain's disgraced former football federation chief
AFP · one year ago
Spain's former football federation chief Luis Rubiales, who on Thursday was convicted of sexual assault and fined over his forcible kiss on the lips of star player Jenni Hermoso, is a combative personality whose career was marked by controversies.
Spain's ex-football boss Luis Rubiales fined over forced kiss
AFP · one year ago
A Spanish court on Thursday convicted and fined former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso but acquitted him of the charge of coercion Prosecutors had sought a prison term of two-and-a-half years for Rubiales -- one year for sexual assault and 18 months for coercion -- for having allegedly pressured the player to downplay the incident afterwards.
Spain court convicts ex-football chief for sexual assualt over forced kiss
AFP · one year ago
A Spanish court on Thursday convicted former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso and fined him 10,800 euros ($11,300).
Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss ends
AFP · one year ago
The trial of Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso wrapped up Friday, with a verdict expected in several weeks.
Spain prosecutor tells trial 'no doubt' Rubiales kiss 'non-consensual'
AFP · one year ago
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 boss Tome denies 'punishing' Hermoso after forced kiss
AFP · one year ago
Spain manager Montse Tome on Monday denied "punishing" Jenni Hermoso by dropping her after ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed her at the 2023 Women's World Cup final.
Hermoso pressured to downplay kiss, brother tells Spain court
AFP · one year ago
Jenni Hermoso's brother on Wednesday told the forced kiss trial of Spain's ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales his sister was threatened with "consequences" if she did not downplay the affair.
Spain ex-football chief's kiss wrong 'in any social or work setting': Hermoso
AFP · one year ago
Spain star Jenni Hermoso on Monday told the trial of disgraced ex-football chief Luis Rubiales that the forced kiss he gave her in 2023 "shouldn't happen in any social or work setting".
Luis Rubiales, Spain's disgraced former football federation chief
AFP · one year ago
Spain's ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales, who on Monday goes on trial over his forcible kiss on the lips of star player Jenni Hermoso, was a combative players' union head whose career was marked by controversies.
Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach De la Fuente extends contract
AFP · one year ago
Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach Luis de la Fuente extended his contract on Monday until 2028, the Spanish football federation said in a statement.
Atletico hold slender Liga lead as Spain's big two resume battle
AFP · one year ago
Atletico Madrid lead Spain's two giants by a whisker heading into the second half of the La Liga season, after racking up 15 victories on the spin across all competitions.
Spain to face Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025
AFP · one year ago
World Cup winners Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025, while England face a tough path to defending their title at next year's tournament in Switzerland.
Morocco sets stage for 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal
AFP · one year ago
After decades of unsuccessful bids, Morocco will finally achieve its long-cherished dream of hosting the football World Cup in 2030, along with Spain and Portugal, in what the North African country hopes will boost its international image and economy.
Holders Spain to face Netherlands in Nations League quarters
AFP · one year ago
European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday's draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash.
Spain's Mata joins owners group of new San Diego MLS team
AFP · one year ago
Spanish World Cup winner Juan Mata has joined the ownership group for San Diego FC, the MLS expansion team making its debut next year, the new club announced on Wednesday.
Spain Women drop veterans Paredes and World Cup kiss victim Hermoso
AFP · one year ago
Spain coach Montserrat Tome on Tuesday cited "team spirit" as a reason for the omission of World Cup winners Irene Paredes and Jenni Hermoso from the squad for friendlies against South Korea and France.
Holders Spain strike late to beat Switzerland in Nations League
AFP · one year ago
Bryan Zaragoza won and converted a late penalty to help Euro 2024 winners Spain beat Switzerland 3-2 in a Nations League dead rubber on Monday.
Ronaldo at double as Portugal reach Nations League quarters, Spain win
AFP · one year ago
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark.
Spain beat Denmark to seal Nations League group win
AFP · one year ago
Ayoze Perez inspired Nations League holders Spain to a 2-1 win at Denmark on Friday to clinch top spot in Group A4.
