The trial of former football president Luis Rubiales in Madrid to kiss striker Jenny Hermoso on the lips after the World Cup victory in 2023.
The tournament was held throughout Australia and New Zealand, and Spain beat the likes of Switzerland, Sweden and the Netherlands to reach the final in Sydney. The goal in the first half of defender Olga Carmona has proven to be the difference in the final against England.
During the cup ceremony after the match, the story quickly changed from the victory of making the history of Spain to the controversy after Rubiales was seen accepting Hermoso on the lips while the players collected their medals. Following it was a scandal that embarrassed Spanish football and eventually led to the president in the end Resignation from his role In September 2023.
Now, Rubiales is being tried on charges of sexual assault and coercion, as Hermoso says that the kiss had occurred without its approval. The 47 -year -old, if convicted, may face a prison sentence for up to four years.
The trial, which is taking place in Madrid, began on Monday and is expected to continue until February 19. Rubiales immediately denied any violations, and insisted that the qiblah was by mutual consent, and claimed that she was a victim of “the witch” by “false feminist”.
according to IndependentHermoso, the Association of Public Prosecutors and Players in Spain, wants a two and a half years in prison for Rollis, 50,000 euros (42,000 pounds) as compensation, to be prevented from working as a sports official and a court order that is prohibited from being near it.
Hermoso, who is currently playing football in Mexico in Liga MX Femenil Club Tigres, was the first trial witness and presented evidence on Monday. The court told the qiblah, “One of the happiest days of my life.”
The 34 -year -old insisted that she did not give Rubiales to kiss her and felt unresolved as a woman. “She received the queen, she received her daughter,” Hermoso said.
“The next thing was Rubiales's interview. The next thing he did is seize the ears and kiss me on the mouth. I haven't heard anything or understood.
Hermoso then made it clear that she was withdrawn aside and asked to agree to a statement to reduce the accident, which was already viral on social media. She says Rubiales asked her to record a video with him on the plane from Australia, where he was accused of assault – she refused both.
Along with a sentence of assault, the prosecution also calls for a coercive penalty to give Rubialis a coercion penalty as he was claimed that he tried to pressure Hermoso to say publicly that the kiss was mutual consent.
Rubiales denies both charges.
