Laia Cervello Herrero reflects on the events in court and considers what comes next for its two highest-profile participants
Spain and Arsenal defender Laia Codina has said her national team are "stronger" after the off-pitch difficulties they have faced in recent years, most notably the sexual assault of Jenni Hermoso by former federation chief Luis Rubiales.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed an appeal by former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales against a three-year ban from the sport imposed by FIFA for kissing Spain player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman and striker Alessia Russo have praised Jenni Hermoso and Spain for their 'courage' during the Luis Rubiales case.