Luis Rubiales said that when he kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips, it was just a sign of affection after the country’s national team had won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Former Spanish soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales told a court on Tuesday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for him kiss her in the aftermath of the Spain women's World Cup victory in 2023.

Luis Rubiales is standing trial for kissing football player Jenni Hermoso without her consent after her team won the World Cup

Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales said Tuesday that he asked Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso for permission before kissing her during the on-field medal ceremony