Prosecutors are seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Spain's former soccer chief, Luis Rubiales, who may stand trial over a nonconsensual kiss at the Women's World Cup last year, the Madrid prosecutor's office confirmed to ABC News. Rubiales kissed Spanish soccer player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the team's trophy ceremony following Spain's 1-0 win against England on Aug. 20, 2023. The former Spanish soccer federation president was banned in October 2023 from national and international soccer activities for three years after the organization found he violated an article of FIFA's disciplinary code with the kiss incident.
Gareth Southgate is considering backing a call from other coaches to take an expanded 26-strong squad to Euro 2024 because of England’s injury crisis.
Marcus Rashford is in a fight to hold on to his place in the England squad for Euro 2024 over the remaining weeks of the season.
