Luis Rubiales, the ex-president of the Spanish soccer federation, was convicted of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso following Spain’s triumph at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023.

In a ruling issued on Thursday, he has been instructed to pay a penalty exceeding 10,000 euros (around $10,400).

The incident involving the kiss, which Hermoso stated occurred without her consent, overshadowed the celebratory mood of the women’s team’s remarkable achievement.

This act led to an outcry that resonated throughout society, extending its impact beyond the realm of sports, and ignited one of the most notable controversies in the history of Spanish football.