Luis Rubiales’ appeal against a three-year ban from football has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, following his conviction for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent. He has been fined 10,800 euros for sexual assault but acquitted of coercion. Both parties are appealing aspects of the legal outcomes.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed that former Spanish football federation head, Luis Rubiales, will remain banned from football activities for three years. This decision follows Rubiales’ conviction for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her permission after her victory at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Sydney. CAS dismissed his appeal against the ban, emphasizing that his actions represented multiple serious breaches of FIFA’s Disciplinary Code.

In addition to the sport-specific sanctions, a Madrid court recently sentenced Rubiales to a fine of 10,800 euros ($11,300) for sexual assault related to the incident, though he was acquitted of charges of coercion regarding Hermoso. After the court ruling, Rubiales declared his intention to appeal the decision. Hermoso has also indicated she will pursue her own appeal regarding the case.

CAS articulated that it found no rationale to deem the ban disproportionate, reinforcing the severity of Rubiales’ misconduct. As a result, Rubiales’ suspension will last until October 2026, marking a significant development in this high-profile case involving player safety and consent in sports.

Luis Rubiales has been banned from all football-related activities for three years due to sexual assault allegations, confirmed by the CAS. Concurrent legal proceedings have deemed his actions as serious violations of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and both he and Hermoso plan to appeal recent court decisions. Rubiales’ suspension highlights ongoing issues regarding consent and accountability in sports.

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