Spain's ex-football boss could go to prison because of a non-consensual kiss at the Women's World Cup.
Spanish prosecutors want the ex-head of the country's football federation to be jailed for two-and-a-half years after he kissed a female footballer following Spain's World Cup victory.
According to a court document seen by Reuters, prosecutor Marta Durantez charged Rubiales with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions in the aftermath of the kiss - the offences carry jail terms of one year and one-and-a-half years respectively. All three denied wrongdoing when they appeared before the court. Each could face up to 18 months in jail if convicted.Ms Durantez also wants the four men to pay damages totalling €100,000 to Hermoso, and for Rubiales to pay at least half of this amount.
The scandal overshadowed a historic moment for Spain's women's team, which at the time was celebrating its first ever World Cup win.
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