MADRID — Spain forward Jenni Hermoso testified at Luis Rubiales' trial on Monday that she did not consent to being kissed by the country's former top football official after winning the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Football player Jenni Hermoso leaves after testifying at a court on the outskirts of Madrid on Monday during the trial of former Spain football federation president Luis Rubiales for his unsolicited kiss on her.
On the first day of Rubiales’ trial, Hermoso also said she felt coerced to publicly exonerate the former president of Spain’s Football Federation after the incident in Sydney.When Rubiales kissed her at the Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony, it sparked outrage in Spain about the prevalence of sexism in sports and beyond.
Rubiales has denied the charges, claiming the kiss was consensual and happened in a “moment of jubilation.” Facing immense pressure, he resigned three weeks later and was banned by FIFA for three years. Rubiales had said he was the victim of a “witch hunt” by “false feminists.” Rubiales could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty, according to court officials.
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