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Rubiales Tells Court Hermoso Consented To World Cup Kiss

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Luis Rubiales has told a court that he is “absolutely sure” Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso, gave her consent before he kissed her at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023.
The former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is on trial accused of sexual assault and attempting to coerce Ms Hermoso into publicly saying the kiss had been consensual.
Giving evidence, Mr Rubiales, 47, said the kiss was an “act of affection,” adding that in the moment it was “something completely spontaneous.”
The incident occurred during the medal-giving ceremony after Spain’s World Cup win in Australia, triggering protests and calls for Mr Rubiales’s resignation. He denies any criminal wrongdoing.
BBC reports that Mr Rubiales told Spain’s National Court in Madrid yesterday that Hermoso had “embraced” him during the ceremony.
“I’ve known her for many years and I kissed her because she was a champion. This was a tremendous moment for her.
“We were champions, we were thanking each other. She pressed me very hard by the waist and then I asked her whether I could give her a kiss and she said yes.”
He added, “I took hold of her so as not to fall back.”
Mr Rubiales was questioned over whether he asked Ms Hermoso for a kiss or a “little kiss.”
“I can’t remember exactly,” he replied. “But I think it was a little kiss.”
Prosecutor Marta Durantiez repeated, “Did you tell her kiss or kiss on the lips?”
Mr Rubiales responded, “At that moment I did not remember but it is obvious that I said kiss. There are synonyms.”

Asked whether he normally kissed people on the lips, Rubiales told the court he felt the occasion and the fact he had known Hermoso for a long time warranted it.

He added he would act similarly with a male player, or one of his daughters during New Year celebrations.

He was also asked if he was aware of the protocol against sexual harassment and sexual violence, to which he replied he was aware of it.

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