Jenni Hermoso's complaint against Luis Rubiales filed with the Spanish High Court

The Spanish National Prosecutor's Office has filed a complaint with the High Court against Jenni Hermoso regarding the suspended president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales.

Rubiales kissed midfielder Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation after Spain's victory over England in the World Cup final last month, but Hermoso said the kiss was not consensual.

FIFA suspended Rubiales pending an investigation into his behavior and, although the 46-year-old refused to resign, Hermoso filed a complaint with the National Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday and it is now before the Spanish High Court.

In addition to a complaint of sexual assault by Rubiales, an allegation of coercion has also been filed and it will now be up to the Spanish High Court to present formal charges against the suspended RFEF president.

The RFEF apologized on Tuesday, with current president Pedro Rocha distancing himself from the federation over what Rubiales had done and saying his actions had caused "enormous damage."

Later the same day, the RFEF announced the dismissal of World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda.

The 42-year-old was the only Spanish female staff member who did not resign in protest against Rubiales' refusal to resign. Vilda also applauded Rubiales during an emergency general assembly of the RFEF on August 25, when the latter declared that he would not resign.

The RFEF issued a glowing statement on Tuesday praising Vilda as it confirmed her dismissal, but said her departure was the first in a series of "renewal measures" planned by Rocha. Montse Tome was later confirmed as Vilda's successor.

Concerns about Vilda's training methods and diet were reportedly a key factor in the refusal of 15 Spanish players to play for the national team last year, but the federation, led by Rubiales, refused to move.

It is not yet clear whether Vilda's dismissal and Tome's appointment will be enough to entice Spain's World Cup-winning team back into action for the Nations League matches against Sweden and Switzerland later this month.

The 23 players were part of a group of 81 who said they would not make themselves available for international duty until Rubiales resigned.

In addition to his conduct towards Hermoso, Rubiales was also criticized for grabbing his crotch to celebrate Spain's victory while standing in the VIP area of ​​the stadium, just meters from the Queen of Spain Letizia and her teenage daughter.

On August 28, the presidents of Spain's regional federations called on Rubiales to resign, and in addition to the FIFA investigation, the RFEF regional presidents are working alongside Spain's Superior Sports Council (CSD) to lead an in-depth review of the status of the federation. governance.

Last week, the Spanish men's national team condemned Rubiales' "unacceptable behavior."