Spain’s Ex-Soccer Chief Goes on Trial Over Forced Kiss of Star Player
Luis Rubiales kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips after the country’s national team won the 2023 Women’s World Cup. On Monday, she testified against him and other former officials.
Spain's former soccer chief Rubiales says player Hermoso consented to kiss
Spain's former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales told a court on Tuesday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for the kiss on the mouth that triggered his trial for sexual assault and sparked a debate in Spain about sexism in women's football.
Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales testifies he asked for consent for World Cup kiss
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 for Spain’s victory in 2023.
Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales has told a court he is "absolutely sure" Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso gave her consent before he kissed her at the Women's World Cup final in 2023. The former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is on trial accused of sexual assault and attempting to coerce Ms Hermoso into publicly saying the kiss had been consensual.
Spain's former coach Jorge Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss
Former Spain women's soccer coach Jorge Vilda told a court on Wednesday that he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss on the mouth his boss Luis Rubiales gave her at the 2023 World Cup but denied he had tried to strong-arm her.
Luis Rubiales tells sexual assault trial he asked to kiss Jenni Hermoso
Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales, accused of trying to downplay a kiss on Jenni Hermoso, is set to testify before a judge on Tuesday.
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