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Legal and professional status of Luis Rubiales

Overview

Former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales remains embroiled in legal and professional controversies. While his three-year FIFA ban expired on August 26, 2026, following sanctions related to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, he remains disqualified from all Spanish sporting activities by the Administrative Court of Sport (TAD) until approximately November 17, 2026. This follows a February 2025 judicial ruling that included a fine and indemnity payments to Jenni Hermoso following a conviction for sexual aggression.

In August 2026, Rubiales engaged in a televised confrontation with Podemos Secretary of Organization Pablo Fernández. During the dispute, which touched upon the organization of the 2030 World Cup, Fernández referred to Rubiales as a “convicted sexual aggressor.” Rubiales responded by threatening legal action, stating, “This is already actionable,” while maintaining his presumption of innocence.

Entities

Luis Rubiales · Pablo Fernández · FIFA · Jenni Hermoso · Tribunal Administrativo del Deporte

Timeline

15 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Luis Rubiales completes FIFA ban but remains disqualified in Spain
Former RFEF president Luis Rubiales has completed his three-year FIFA ban, but remains disqualified from all Spanish sporting activities until November 2026 due to domestic sanctions.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Luis Rubiales threatens legal action after televised clash with Pablo Fernández
Former RFEF president Luis Rubiales threatened legal action against Podemos official Pablo Fernández following a heated televised debate regarding football management and sexual assault allegations.

Sources

diario21.com.mx · mundodeportivo.com · vanguardia.com.mx