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Former Newcastle winger Albert Luque reportedly told a friend of Jenni Hermoso he wished the Spain star 'would be alone for the remainder of her life' and 'die alone' in a series of angry texts over her accusations against Luis Rubiales.
The then-head of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Rubiales sparked furore when he kissed Hermoso on the lips as Spain players prepared to lift the World Cup trophy after beating England in the final in Sydney last August.
The player and her teammates said the kiss was unwanted and demeaning, but Rubiales argued it was consensual and denied any wrongdoing but resigned in September, just days after Hermoso filed a formal complaint against him.
In a six-page indictment made public on Wednesday, Spanish prosecutors have announced they are seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Rubiales.
Prosecutor Marta Durantez charged the former RFEF boss with one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions in the aftermath of the kiss - offences carrying jail terms of one year and 18 months, respectively.
Former Newcastle winger Albert Luque reportedly told a friend of Jenni Hermoso he wished the Spain star 'would be alone for the remainder of her life'
Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips without her consent following Spain's World Cup success
The player filed formal complaint in September, before Rubiales resigned days later
Spanish prosecutors have announced they are seeking a two and a half year prison sentence for Luis Rubiales
The prosecutor also accused Luque, the current sporting director of Spain's women team, of coercing Hermoso into saying the kiss was
