Overview

• Luis Rubiales, former president of the Spanish Football Federation, is on trial for sexual assault and coercion following a non-consensual kiss on Jenni Hermoso during Spain's 2023 World Cup celebrations.
• Hermoso testified in court that the kiss, which occurred on the victory podium, was disrespectful, unwanted, and ruined what should have been one of the happiest moments of her life.
• Prosecutors allege Rubiales and his aides pressured Hermoso to publicly state the kiss was consensual, with Hermoso refusing multiple attempts to issue such statements.
• The trial also involves three other former federation officials accused of coercion, with prosecutors seeking prison sentences for all involved if found guilty.
• The case has sparked broader discussions in Spain about workplace consent and the treatment of female athletes, with the trial expected to last until mid-February.