Luis Rubiales could return to Spanish football next week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 5:31 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain's FA, may resume his role in Spanish football as early as next week, pending a new job offer. He was found guilty of sexual assault in February 2025 for kissing player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women's World Cup. Although he served a three-year FIFA suspension that expired in August 2026, he is subject to a separate suspension barring him from football work in Spain until November 17, 2026. During his time away from the sport, Rubiales has been involved in various business ventures and authored a book, facing ongoing legal scrutiny related to his actions while in office. It remains to be seen if he will find employment in football under the current restrictions.
- •Rubiales was banned from all football-related activities for three years by FIFA.
- •He was found guilty of sexual assault after an incident with Jenni Hermoso.
- •An additional suspension in Spain bars him until November 17, 2026.
- •Rubiales has authored a book and pursued various business ventures.
- •He denies wrongdoing and continues to protest his treatment in the media.
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — 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; $11,190 at current rates). He was also ordered to pay a further €3,000 for moral damages and half of Her
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