Luis Rubiales NFT Launch Sparks Controversy Over Handling of Alleged Sexual Assault
Former Spanish football president Luis Rubiales has launched an NFT collection apparently aimed at supporting ‘real equality’ just months after he was accused of sexual assault at the Women’s World Cup.
Rubiales came under fire after appearing to grab and kiss Spanish player Jenni Hermoso following the country’s success in the tournament’s final in Australia. He claims the kiss was consensual, however, Hermoso claims this isn’t the case.
Hermoso reportedly filed an official complaint and Spanish state prosecutors have subsequently accused Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion after he allegedly pressured her into defending him amid the global backlash.
Now, Rubiales has launched his own NFT collection alongside Korean web3 firm Moon Labs. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rubiales said, “This message is for those who support real equality and not radicalism or media manipulations.”
According to OpenSea, “This NFT combines Luis Rubiales’ achievements as a professional athlete and his experiences from his childhood, effectively portraying his story. It offers fans and collectors a unique and meaningful digital asset that holds value.”
In a shared statement, Moon Labs said that Rubiales “made a small mistake” at the World Cup while arguing his actions shouldn’t be considered sexual assault.
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