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FORMER SPANISH FOOTBALL chief Luis Rubiales was convicted on Thursday of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso.
The global outcry over the kiss forced Rubiales to resign in disgrace and thrust the spotlight on the prevalence of macho culture and sexism in sport. But Rubiales, 47, told the court on Tuesday he was “totally sure” Hermoso consented to the kiss as she went up to receive her winner’s medal, which was broadcast live around the world, and denied putting pressure on her after the incident.
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