Bonmati, who was speaking ahead of the two countries’ Nations League meeting at Wembley on Wednesday, told a press conference: “I hope that this case makes changes in our country, in our football, to respect us better as footballers.
The former Spanish football federation president was found guilty of sexually assaulting Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso after kissing her on the lips without her consent during the medal ceremony following the World Cup final with England in 2023.
Spain forward Aitana Bonmati hopes the Luis Rubiales case can lead to a change in how women are respected.
“I believe this case happened for a reason and makes us more respectable as women.
I hope this case helps anyone who is going through these things.
