UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has suggested it seems “completely illogical” to prosecute Spanish soccer official Luis Rubiales for kissing a Women’s World Cup-winning player on the lips without her consent.
“But when I read it was deemed as a felony - as a lawyer, that seems completely illogical,” Ceferin told Slovenian media outlet N1.
A sexual consent law passed in Spain last year eliminated the difference between “sexual harassment” and “sexual assault.” If Rubiales is sent to trial, he could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty of sexual assault. Ceferin’s interview with N1 was his second public comment on the scandal in the past month. The first was 10 days after the final, telling French daily L’Equipe the conduct was inappropriate and UEFA must do more for women players.
Ceferin added there had been talks about a code of conduct to set clearer limits on acceptable behavior in women’s soccer. He also expected UEFA to create more places for women officials in the organization.
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