Restraining order imposed on ex-Spain football boss after testifying in assault probe

Former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales is pictured after leaving the high court in Madrid on Sept. 15, 2023 (Reuters)

• The incident has triggered a furor over sexism in Spanish sport and prompted protests similar to the “Me Too” movement

MADRID: An investigating judge at Spain’s High Court has imposed a restraining order to prevent former football chief Luis Rubiales approaching national team player Jenni Hermoso, after he appeared in court to be investigated for sexual assault for kissing her on the lips.
The incident, which occurred at the medal ceremony after Spain’s women’s team won the World Cup in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 20, has triggered a furor over sexism in Spanish sport and society and prompted protests similar to the “Me Too” movement.