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Ex-Spanish Soccer President Goes On Trial For Unwanted Kiss At Women’s World Cup

Rubiales also grabbed his crotch in a lewd victory gesture while standing near Spain’s Queen Letizia and Princess Sofia amid celebrations of Spain’s victory over England in Australia. He has denied any wrongdoing, but was forced to resign and was banned by FIFA. Rubiales had said he was the victim of a “witch hunt” by “false feminists.” He said the kiss was consensual. Rubiales could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty, according to court officials. A new law eliminated the difference...