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Spain's ex-football chief's trial over non-consensual kiss concludes
Luis Rubiales awaits a verdict after his trial for kissing Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 Women's World Cup. Prosecutors are seeking two-and-a-half years in prison for Rubiales.
Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales testifies he asked for consent for World Cup kiss
Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales said Tuesday that he asked Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso for permission before kissing her during the on-field medal ceremony for Spain’s victory in 2023.
Ex-Spain FA boss Rubiales tells court kiss was consensual
Luis Rubiales has told a court that Jenni Hermoso gave her consent before he kissed her on the lips after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. This came in stark contrast to testimony from the player.
Luis Rubiales trial: Prosecution say Rubiales enforced ‘code of silence’ after kissing Hermoso at World Cup
The prosecuting lawyer in the trial of Luis Rubiales says he enforced “a code of silence” among those in senior roles at the Spanish football federation while trying to calm the storm around his behaviour at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
Luis Rubiales 'absolutely sure' kiss with Jenni Hermoso after Spain World Cup victory was consensual
The former head of Spanish football also said that he asked the player if he could kiss her before the incident after the 2023 final.
Spain’s former football chief Luis Rubiales says Jennifer Hermoso consented to kiss
Former Spanish soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales told a court on Tuesday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for him to kiss her in the aftermath of the Spain women's World Cup victory in 2023.
Luis Rubiales says Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso consented to kiss
In court, Luis Rubiales denied sexual assaulting Jenni Hermoso in the aftermath of Spain's victory at the FIFA World Cup in Australia.
Luis Rubiales’ lawyer: Jenni Hermoso ‘not liking’ kiss ‘does not mean she did not give consent’
Olga Tubau made the argument as part of her closing comments in Rubiales' trial for sexual assault and coercion. He denies all charges
Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss ends
The trial of Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso wrapped up Friday, with a verdict expected in several weeks.Rubiales is accused of sexual assault for kissing Hermoso in 2023 following Spain's triumph at the women's World Cup in Australia,
Ex-Spain FA boss Rubiales trial over Hermoso kiss wraps up
The trial of Luis Rubiales for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the 2023 Women's World Cup final has ended. A verdict isn't expected for several weeks.
Rubiales' lawyer asks Spanish court for his acquittal over kiss
Luis Rubiales' lawyer asked a Spanish court on Wednesday to acquit the ex-football chief over the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso on the lips in 2023 that sparked global outrage.
Luis Rubiales trial: Prosecution portrayed Spanish FA ‘like a mafia organisation’, say defence counsel
The prosecution in the Luis Rubiales trial “constructed a story” to portray the Spanish football federation as being “like a ...
Unwanted kiss ‘tainted happiest day of my life,’ says Spain soccer star as Rubiales trial starts
The trial of former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales over his unwanted kiss of female soccer player Jennifer ...