Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain's football federation, has been found guilty of sexual assault after kissing football player Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the congratulatory festivities of the women's team's World Cup victory. The High Court has ordered Rubiales to pay a fine of €10,800 and imposed a one-year communication restriction with Hermoso, additionally prohibiting him from approaching her within a 200-meter radius. Rubiales had previously defended the kiss as "an act of affection," but Hermoso's testimony highlighted the violation of her autonomy, describing the incident as a tarnish on what should have been a celebratory moment. The case, which has intensified discussions about gender equality in sports, led to Rubiales's resignation and sparked a wider movement against sexism in Spanish football.