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 There has been widespread criticism of Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso following Spain's World Cup final win; Spain prosecutors say they have opened a preliminary sex abuse investigation into Rubiales; Rubiales has been suspended by FIFA

Monday 28 August 2023 16:51, UK

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Spain prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales for kissing Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup final on the grounds that it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault".

There has been widespread criticism of Rubiales after he kissed Spain forward Hermoso on the lips following Spain's 1-0 win over England eight days ago.

The Prosecutors' Office of the National Court had received six complaints but was waiting for a complaint from the player before opening an investigation.

It acted after Hermoso released a statement on Friday saying she felt vulnerable and had been "a victim of an impulse-driven, sexist, out-of-place act without any consent on my part".