Jenni Hermoso has told the trial of Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales that the kiss he gave her at the 2023 World Cup "stained one of the happiest days of my life". The Spanish world champion footballer was the first witness in Rubiales' trial over the kiss, where he is accused of sexual assault and coercion.

Jenni Hermoso and Luis Rubiales appeared in court in Madrid on Monday, Feb. 3. Rubiales is on trial for alleged sexual assault over him kissing Hermoso on the lips at the 2023 World Cup Final, according to reports.

Spanish women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso testified at the trial of ex-football chief Luis Rubiales that she did not consent to the kiss in 2023. View on euronews

Madrid. The trial began on Monday of Spain's former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales over his 2023 kiss with World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso that triggered a backlash against sexism in sport.

Jenni Hermoso has told the trial of Spain 39;s former football chief Luis Rubiales that the kiss he gave her at the 2023 World Cup stained one of the happiest days of my life .

Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso has said that an unwanted kiss from former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales “tainted the happiest day of my life” on the first day of his trial in Madrid.