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Rubiales' defence team asks for his acquittal, Hermoso's lawyer reiterates sexual assault claim
Luis Rubiales' defence team reiterated in closing arguments on Thursday that Jenni Hermoso consented to the World Cup kiss by the ex-Spanish federation boss, and said that even if the player hadn't agreed the act should not be characterized as sexual assault.
Rubiales tells judge that Hermoso gave him consent for kiss after 2023 Women's World Cup
Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales reiterated before a judge on Tuesday that forward Jenni Hermoso gave him consent for a kiss at the 2023 Women's World Cup final presentation ceremony.
Jenni Hermoso's brother, teammate say she was pressured to downplay Rubiales kiss
The brother of Jenni Hermoso and one of her teammates told a judge Wednesday in Madrid there were attempts to pressure the player into downplaying the unsolicited kiss by former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales in the awards presentation ceremony following the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Spain men's coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trial
Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente told a judge in the Luis Rubiales trial on Tuesday in Madrid that he did not get involved in discussions related to Jenni Hermoso following her World Cup kiss from the former Spanish soccer boss.
Slovakia to face Italy in rare Billie Jean King Cup final appearance after beating Britain
Slovakia rallied to beat Britain 2-1 Tuesday, reaching its first Billie Jean King Cup final in more than two decades. Italy, last year's runner-up, will provide the competition on Wednesday in Malaga, Spain.
Nadal, Alcaraz to play doubles tennis together for Spain at Paris Olympics this summer
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will play doubles together for Spain at the upcoming Paris Olympics, the Spanish tennis federation said Wednesday.
'A dream come true': French soccer star Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe is finally a Real Madrid player. Madrid said on Monday it reached a deal with the France star for the next five seasons, bringing together one of soccer's top talents and its most successful club.
Barcelona wins Women's Champions League title for 3rd time in 4 years
Barcelona ended its losing streak against Lyon to clinch its third Women's Champions League title in four years on Saturday in Bilbao, Spain.
World No. 8 Rublev ruins Auger-Aliassime bid for 1st Masters title
Andrey Rublev rallied to beat Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets on Sunday and win the Madrid Open for the first time.
Canada's Shapovalov defeated by 4th-seeded Zverev in 3rd round of Madrid Open
Alexander Zverev of Germany defeated Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday in the third round of the Madrid Open.