Rubiales Trial: Defense Argues Hermoso's Discomfort Doesn't Equal Non-Consent
Luis Rubiales's lawyer argued in court that Jenni Hermoso's statement that she "didn't like" his kiss doesn't imply non-consent, a central point in his trial for sexual assault and coercion following the August 2023 Women's World Cup final. The defense presented a lip reader's evidence and highlight...
Rubiales Trial: Defense Argues Hermoso's Discomfort Doesn't Equal Non-Consent
Luis Rubiales's lawyer argued in court that Jenni Hermoso's statement that she "didn't like" his kiss doesn't imply non-consent, a central point in his trial for sexual assault and coercion following the August 2023 Women's World Cup final. The defense presented a lip reader's evidence and highlight...
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56% Bias Score
Jersey City to Host 2026 World Cup Fan Fest for All Games
A 2026 World Cup fan fest will be held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, for all 104 games; plans for a New York City location were canceled. The New York/New Jersey host committee, chaired by Tammy Murphy and with Alex Lasry as CEO, will coordinate with FIFA and government agencies ...
Jersey City to Host 2026 World Cup Fan Fest for All Games
A 2026 World Cup fan fest will be held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, for all 104 games; plans for a New York City location were canceled. The New York/New Jersey host committee, chaired by Tammy Murphy and with Alex Lasry as CEO, will coordinate with FIFA and government agencies ...
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40% Bias Score
Putellas Corroborates Hermoso's Account of Non-Consensual Kiss and Subsequent Pressure
Alexia Putellas, a Spanish footballer and Ballon d'Or winner, testified in the Luis Rubiales trial, corroborating Jennifer Hermoso's account of a non-consensual kiss and subsequent pressure campaign by RFEF officials. The pressure continued on the flight back to Spain, involving Rubiales, Jorge Vild...
Putellas Corroborates Hermoso's Account of Non-Consensual Kiss and Subsequent Pressure
Alexia Putellas, a Spanish footballer and Ballon d'Or winner, testified in the Luis Rubiales trial, corroborating Jennifer Hermoso's account of a non-consensual kiss and subsequent pressure campaign by RFEF officials. The pressure continued on the flight back to Spain, involving Rubiales, Jorge Vild...
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48% Bias Score
Paraguay Bids to Host 2030 Youth Olympics
President Santiago Peña presented Paraguay's bid to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games in Asunción to the IOC, aiming to boost the country's international profile alongside its role as a 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host. This strategy leverages major sporting events to increase global awareness of Paragua...
Paraguay Bids to Host 2030 Youth Olympics
President Santiago Peña presented Paraguay's bid to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games in Asunción to the IOC, aiming to boost the country's international profile alongside its role as a 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host. This strategy leverages major sporting events to increase global awareness of Paragua...
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44% Bias Score
Hermoso Testifies Against Rubiales in Sexual Assault Trial
Jennifer Hermoso testified in court against Luis Rubiales, detailing an unwanted kiss during the Women's World Cup celebration and subsequent pressure to not report it. The prosecution seeks 2.5 years imprisonment for Rubiales on charges of sexual assault and coercion.
Hermoso Testifies Against Rubiales in Sexual Assault Trial
Jennifer Hermoso testified in court against Luis Rubiales, detailing an unwanted kiss during the Women's World Cup celebration and subsequent pressure to not report it. The prosecution seeks 2.5 years imprisonment for Rubiales on charges of sexual assault and coercion.
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44% Bias Score
RFEF Officials Orchestrated Cover-Up for Rubiales's Kiss on Hermoso
Spanish Football Federation officials orchestrated a cover-up attempt in August 2023 to minimize the impact of Luis Rubiales's kiss on Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup final, providing pre-written statements to a psychologist and press officer; this led to accusations of aggression and coercion.
RFEF Officials Orchestrated Cover-Up for Rubiales's Kiss on Hermoso
Spanish Football Federation officials orchestrated a cover-up attempt in August 2023 to minimize the impact of Luis Rubiales's kiss on Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup final, providing pre-written statements to a psychologist and press officer; this led to accusations of aggression and coercion.
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56% Bias Score
Vilda Denies Pressuring Hermoso Over Rubiales Kiss
Jorge Vilda, former coach of the Spanish women's national football team, denies pressuring Jennifer Hermoso to justify Luis Rubiales's kiss, contradicting accounts from Hermoso's brother and friend who describe threats of professional and personal consequences if she didn't comply. Vilda claims the ...
Vilda Denies Pressuring Hermoso Over Rubiales Kiss
Jorge Vilda, former coach of the Spanish women's national football team, denies pressuring Jennifer Hermoso to justify Luis Rubiales's kiss, contradicting accounts from Hermoso's brother and friend who describe threats of professional and personal consequences if she didn't comply. Vilda claims the ...
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48% Bias Score
Witness Testimony Alleges Pressure to Downplay Rubiales Kissing Hermoso
The third day of Luis Rubiales' trial for kissing Jenni Hermoso featured testimony from Hermoso's brother, Rafael, and other witnesses, alleging pressure from the RFEF to downplay the incident, including threats against Hermoso and her family.
Witness Testimony Alleges Pressure to Downplay Rubiales Kissing Hermoso
The third day of Luis Rubiales' trial for kissing Jenni Hermoso featured testimony from Hermoso's brother, Rafael, and other witnesses, alleging pressure from the RFEF to downplay the incident, including threats against Hermoso and her family.
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48% Bias Score
Schmidt to Leave Wallabies at Year's End
Wallaby coach Joe Schmidt will leave his position at the end of the year, foregoing a three-year contract, despite leading a recent resurgence in the team's performance, marked by impressive victories and a renewed sense of optimism within Australian rugby.
Schmidt to Leave Wallabies at Year's End
Wallaby coach Joe Schmidt will leave his position at the end of the year, foregoing a three-year contract, despite leading a recent resurgence in the team's performance, marked by impressive victories and a renewed sense of optimism within Australian rugby.
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56% Bias Score
Rubiales Trial Day 2: Conflicting Accounts and Alleged Pressure on Hermoso
The second day of Luis Rubiales' trial in Spain's National Court examined RFEF officials' handling of the post-World Cup kiss on Jennifer Hermoso, revealing conflicting accounts and alleged attempts to minimize the incident, with testimonies from the coach, communication staff, and the integrity dir...
Rubiales Trial Day 2: Conflicting Accounts and Alleged Pressure on Hermoso
The second day of Luis Rubiales' trial in Spain's National Court examined RFEF officials' handling of the post-World Cup kiss on Jennifer Hermoso, revealing conflicting accounts and alleged attempts to minimize the incident, with testimonies from the coach, communication staff, and the integrity dir...
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44% Bias Score
De la Fuente Testifies in Rubiales Sexual Assault Trial
Luis de la Fuente, coach of Spain's men's football team, testified in the trial of former federation chief Luis Rubiales, claiming ignorance of the scale of the scandal surrounding his non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso; prosecutors seek 2.5 years imprisonment for Rubiales.
De la Fuente Testifies in Rubiales Sexual Assault Trial
Luis de la Fuente, coach of Spain's men's football team, testified in the trial of former federation chief Luis Rubiales, claiming ignorance of the scale of the scandal surrounding his non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso; prosecutors seek 2.5 years imprisonment for Rubiales.
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60% Bias Score
Hermoso Testifies Against Rubiales at Sexual Assault Trial
Jenni Hermoso testified at Luis Rubiales's trial in Madrid on February 13th, 2024, stating that his non-consensual kiss at the 2023 Women's World Cup deeply impacted her, leading to death threats and her relocation to Mexico; Rubiales denies the charges of sexual assault and coercion.
Hermoso Testifies Against Rubiales at Sexual Assault Trial
Jenni Hermoso testified at Luis Rubiales's trial in Madrid on February 13th, 2024, stating that his non-consensual kiss at the 2023 Women's World Cup deeply impacted her, leading to death threats and her relocation to Mexico; Rubiales denies the charges of sexual assault and coercion.
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56% Bias Score