Luis Rubiales’ suspension is about to expire. Will he return to football?
Luis Rubiales could return to work in Spanish football as early as next week if the country’s former FA president can find someone willing to hire him. In February 2025, Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault after kissing Spain striker Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the women’s World Cup final victory over England in August 2023. The 49-year-old was fined more than €10,000 (£8,350;…
Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain's football association, is set to have his suspension from the sport expire next week. Rubiales, 49, was found guilty of sexual assault in February 2025 after kissing Spain striker Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the women's World Cup final victory over England in August 2023. He was fined over €10,000, ordered to pay moral damages and half of Hermoso's legal costs, and banned from all football-related activities for three years.
This suspension, imposed by Spain's Administrative Sports Court, was in addition to a three-year ban imposed by FIFA that began in August 2023 and expired in August 2025. During his time out of the game, Rubiales has been involved in various business activities, including launching an NFT with a South Korean company and authoring a book titled "Matar a Rubiales" (Kill Rubiales).
He was also involved in an anti-corruption investigation in March 2024. Despite his intent to return to football, it is unlikely that any top-level opportunities would be available to him given his tarnished reputation.
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