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World Cup podium kiss was not consensual, trial hears

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February 04, 2025

‘It was a moment that tainted one of the happiest days of my life', Spain footballer Jenni Hermoso says of 2023 incident

- TOM WATLING

World Cup podium kiss was not consensual, trial hears

World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso has confronted Spain's former football federation boss Luis Rubiales in court, saying she did not agree to the kiss that has led to his trial on assault and coercion charges.

The trial, which began on Monday, could lead to him facing a prison sentence of up to four years if he is found guilty of kissing forward Ms Hermoso, 34, without consent after Spain’s victory at the Fifa Women’s World Cup final in 2023. The trial is expected to last until 19 February.

The kiss, which Hermoso maintains 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 football.

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