Olga Tubau made the argument as part of her closing comments in Rubiales' trial for sexual assault and coercion. He denies all charges

Luis Rubiales tells court Jenni Hermoso gave him consent to kiss her - The striker said that she did not agree to the kiss during Spain’s World Cup celebrations

Luis Rubiales' lawyer asked a Spanish court on Wednesday to acquit the ex-football chief over the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso on the lips in 2023 that sparked global outrage.Video footage of the scandal that rocked Spanish football shows Rubiales clasping Hermoso's head at the World Cup medal ceremony and kissing her on the lips before letting her go with two slaps on the back.

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales reiterated before a judge on Tuesday that forward Jenni Hermoso gave him consent for a kiss at the 2023 Women's World Cup final presentation ceremony.

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.

STORY: Spain's former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales told a court on Tuesday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent to being kissed on the mouth.:: FileThe incident was witnessed by millions of television viewers and an entire stadium after the Spanish women’s team won the 2023 World Cup.

Spanish public prosecutor Marta Durantez Gil on Wednesday told the trial of ex-football chief Luis Rubiales there was "no doubt" the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso in 2023 was "non-consensual".

Ms Hermoso said on the first day of the trial last week that she did not consent. Rubiales said he admits the kiss was a mistake, saying he behaved more as a former player than as