Former Ex-Spanish Football Chief Luis Rubiales is in court in Madrid to kiss Jenni Hermoso on his lips after the triumph of the World Cup in 2023.
The tournament took place in Australia and New Zealand and Spain defeated the tastes of Switzerland, Sweden and the Netherlands to reach the final in Sydney. A first goal by Olga Carmona’s defender turned out to be the difference in the final against England.
During the trophy ceremony after the game, the story quickly changed the triumph of Spain’s history in the controversy after Rubiales was kissing Hermoso on his lips as the players collected their medals. What followed was a scandal that was ashamed of Spanish football and finally gave rise to the President, finally giving up their role In September 2023.
Rubiales is now in court for allegations of sexual assault and coercion, as Hermoso says that the kiss passed without his consent. The 47 -year -old, if he is guilty, could face a prison sentence of up to four years.
The trial, which takes place in Madrid, began on Monday and is expected to last until February 19. Rubiales immediately denied any crime, insisted that the kiss was agreed and stated that he was the victim of a “witch hunt” for “false feminist”.
According to The independentHermoso, prosecutors and the Association of Players of Spain want a prison sentence of two and a half years for Rubiales, € 50,000 (£ 42,000) in damages, so that he is prohibited to work as a sports official and an order judicial to be close to her.
Hermoso, who currently plays his football in Mexico for Liga MX Femenil Club Tigres, was the first testimony to the trial and tested on Monday. He told the court that the kiss “stained one of the happiest days of my life.”
The 34-year-old girl insisted that she never gave Rubiales permission to kiss her and she was unpleasant as a woman. “I greeted the queen, I greeted her daughter,” Hermoso said.
“The next one was to meet Rubiales. The next one he did was take -me in my ears and kiss -me in my mouth. I did not hear or understand anything. A kiss on the lips is only given when I decide.”
Hermoso then explained that he was neglected and requested that he consent to a statement to minimize the incident, which was already viral on social media. She says that Rubiales asked her to record a video with him in the flight house from Australia, as she was accused of assault, she refused both.
Along with an assault sentence, prosecutors also ask the Rubials to be sentenced to coercion, as he allegedly tried to press Hermoso to say publicly that the kiss was agreed.
Rubiales denies the two charges.
