The Emergency and Extraordinary Meeting of the Sports Administrative Court this Monday interrupted the Government’s plan to remove Luis Rubiales from his post. The kiss on Jennifer Hermoso, reportedly without her consent, remained unresolved in the short term, as the court did not rule on the complaint filed by the CSD and instead requested additional documents before issuing a decision.
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- Rubiales’ rejection united hundreds of feminists in central Madrid who described the situation as an assault rather than a summit.
- Rubiales clashed with the ministries of Yolanda Díaz and Miquel Iceta, arguing that there is a difference between the law and the proclamation.
- A new video appeared to show Rubiales lifting Hermoso, rather than the reverse.
The decision announced by the Iusport portal and Onda Cero disrupted the government’s timeline, with the court acknowledging a file opened for a “very serious” offense against Rubiales. This allows the CSD to continue the temporary removal of the leader over the next 48 hours. Victor Francos had scheduled a press conference to lay out next steps, but could not proceed without the TAD’s decision, which was in session all afternoon. (Source: Iusport; Onda Cero)
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The Sports Administrative Court promptly convened again at the request of the CSD, which had filed its complaint late Monday, asking the TAD to meet urgently rather than wait for the regular Thursday session. The court granted the urgency, though the government did not anticipate the outcome. In the short term, Rubiales remains suspended from his duties at the RFEF and UEFA, a decision rooted in a FIFA Disciplinary Committee ruling that complicates the government’s plan to activate bureaucratic mechanisms. The lack of a formal ruling by the court has a practical, if temporary, effect on governance and sports administration.
The regional political force has pressed for Rubiales’ resignation and for leadership continuity to keep Vilda and De la Fuente in their posts.
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The complaint centers on a “very serious” offense of “abuse of power” under sports law, with another offense listed for “notorious and public acts, especially when serious, that violate the honor of sport or etiquette” under Royal Decree 1591/1992 governing the Discipline of Sport. The first concerns the alleged kiss without Hermoso’s consent, while the second refers to the moment of the alleged inappropriate contact during the World Cup final. If the TAD opens the case, as the CSD contends is still possible, Rubiales could face removal proceedings pending the necessary documentation. (Source: CSD official statements)
The government’s divergent views on how to handle the Rubiales matter were made public on the same day, with ministers such as Yolanda Díaz and Irene Montero and the Sumar party spokesperson Ernest Urtasun criticizing the CSD’s procedures. Víctor Francos defended the stance by noting a difference between legal procedure and political communication. (Source: government briefings)
Yolanda Díaz’s meeting with Amanda Gutiérrez, president of Futpro, was cited in official briefings as part of ongoing discussions surrounding the case. The absence of a formal resolution has led to ongoing debates about the proper course of action while Rubiales stands suspended. (Source: government notes)
The lack of a final decision is not a sign of triumph for Rubiales but rather a pause in a process that could have major consequences. The Attorney General of the National Court subsequently announced the filing of a lawsuit against him, including allegations of sexual assault against Hermoso and calls for the dismissal of his close ally Andreu Camps. The broader political and legal implications continue to unfold as the case moves through the courts and governing bodies, with calls from many corners for accountability and clear action. (Source: national court filings)