MADRID (AP) — Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty Thursday of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, an incident that overshadowed Spain’s first world title in women’s soccer and sparked debate about sexism in the sport.

The former head of the Spanish football federation kissed the footballer after the Women's World Cup final in 2023.

Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexual assault of stemming from his nonconsensual kiss on the lips of footballer Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 World Cup Final.