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Hermoso gave her testimony on Tuesday and the complaint will be processed “as soon as possible”, Spain’s national prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday.
Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso said she did not want to be kissed, and that she felt “vulnerable and a victim of an aggression”. Source: SIPA USA / Sports Press Photo
With the complaint, Rubiales could face criminal charges in addition to the ongoing inquiry by Spain’s top sports court for “serious misconduct” and an investigation by world soccer governing body FIFA, which has provisionally suspended Rubiales from office.
Neither Hermoso’s representatives nor Rubiales were immediately available for comment.
Late last month, the prosecutor for Spain’s High Court said Rubiales could face a sexual assault charge, which carries a prison term of between one and four years if Hermoso were to file a complaint.
The Spanish soccer federation has fired women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda (background) amid the controversy involving Luis Rubiales (foreground). Source: AP / Manu Fernandez
The High Court has jurisdiction over the case as the incident took place abroad.
Rubiales’ behaviour has sparked outrage in Spain and abroad. He also grabbed his crotch while standing close to Spain’s Queen Letizia and her 16-year-old daughter during the final match.
In an interview with Spanish radio network Cadena SER following his dismissal, Vilda defended his record with the team.
Jorge Vilda feels it was “unfair” for him to be sacked. Source: AAP / Nigel French
Vilda said: “In sporting terms, I am going to accept all the criticisms, but on a personal level I think it has been unfair.”
“I have given 100 per cent and I don’t understand it – I didn’t see my dismissal as deserved.”
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