Codina says Spain ‘stronger’ after Rubiales saga Spain and Arsenal defender Laia Codina has said her national team are “stronger” after the off-pitch difficulties they have faced in recent years, most notably the sexual assault of Jenni Hermoso by former federation chief Luis Rubiales.

Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss Former Spain women’s coach Jorge Vilda told a court on Wednesday that he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss on the mouth his boss Luis Rubiales gave her at the 2023 World Cup but denied he had tried to strong-arm her.

UEFA thanks ex-VP Rubiales at women’s forum UEFA hosted a storied group of women players and coaches for a conference Monday to help shape a brighter future for their game and, when it was over, issued a statement thanking its embattled former VP Luis Rubiales.

Rubiales Quits, but Women’s Soccer in Spain Is Still Troubled After the resignation of the country’s soccer chief, recriminations, accusations and an inquiry remain.

Spain govt. can’t suspend Rubiales after ruling Spain’s Administrative Sports Court have opened a case against Luis Rubiales for a “serious” but not “very serious” breach of conduct after his unsolicited kiss on Jenni Hermoso.