Luis Manuel Rubiales Béjar is a former Spanish football official and professional player who played as a defender, appearing in 53 La Liga matches over three seasons. He was the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and one of UEFA's vice-presidents. On 10 September 2023, Rubiales resigned from his post in the wake of a scandal involving Jennifer Hermoso at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final award ceremony. He is banned from all football activities for three years. On 3 April 2024, Rubiales was arrested in Madrid as part of a corruption investigation about the relocation of the Spanish Super Cup to Saudi Arabia.
Former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault
Rubiales was cleared of the charge of coercion..
Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined €10,800.
Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined €10,800.
