The former president of the Spanish soccer federation goes on trial Monday for an unsolicited kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023. The kiss marred the celebrations of the women’s team’s achievement.
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The kiss, which Hermoso said was without her consent, marred the celebrations of the women’s team’s achievement. It sparked widespread outrage in society beyond football, and ignited one of the most embarrassing scandals in the history of Spanish soccer. Rubiales also grabbed his crotch in a lewd victory gesture while standing near Spain’s Queen Letizia and Princess Sofia amid celebrations ofover England in Australia. He has denied any wrongdoing, but was forced to resign and was banned by FIFA. Rubiales hadThe 47-year-old Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and of trying to coerce Hermoso to publicly support him. A judge ruled that Rubiales’ kiss was “unconsented and carried out unilaterally and in a surprising fashion.
The trial begins on Monday and is expected to last at least 10 days. Hermoso is set to testify on the first day. Among the nearly 20 witnesses who are also expected to testify are Spain’s men’s national team coach Luis de la Fuente and some of Hermoso’s teammates in the women’s national team, including former world player of the year Alexia Putellas. Rubiales is obligated to attend only the first and the last day, according to the court.
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