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Rubiales tells judge that Hermoso gave him consent for kiss after 2023 Women’s World Cup

Luis Rubiales claimed in court that Jenni Hermoso consented to the kiss after Spain's Women's World Cup win in 2023, denying any wrongdoing and insisting it was spontaneous.
Jenni Hermoso testified that she did not consent to the kiss, stating it disrespected her during a moment of celebration.
The scandal led to widespread outrage over sexism in sports, prompting a strike by Hermoso's teammates and significant changes in the Spanish Soccer Federation.
Prosecutors are seeking a two-and-a-half-year jail sentence for Rubiales, along with a fine and a ban from sports.

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Rubiales case. The Public Prosecutor's Office continues to ask for 2.5 years in prison

Rubiales left the presidency of the RFEF on September 10, 2023, and weeks later, on October 30, FIFA suspended him from all activities related to soccer The Rubiales Case content. The Public Prosecutor's Office continues to ask for 2.5 years in prison. It appears first in Jornal i.

10 days ago·Portugal

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www.t-online.de

Luis Rubiales' scandal kiss: Lip reader relieves him

In the summer of 2023, the kiss scandal between Luis Rubiales and Jennifer Hermoso caused a lot of excitement. Now the former functionary testified in court. Moment of indignation: Rubiales kisses Hermoso on the mouth. Picture: www.imago-images.deIn the summer of 2023, the kiss scandal between Luis Rubiales and Jennifer Hermoso caused a lot of excitement. Now the former functionary has testified in court.An article byLuis Rubiales appeared while…

11 days ago

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Irish Independent

Jenni Hermoso consented to kiss at World Cup, Luis Rubiales tells court

Spain’s former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales told a court yesterday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for the kiss on the mouth that triggered his trial for sexual assault and sparked a debate in Spain about sexism in women’s football.

11 days ago·Ireland

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La Libre

"I asked him if I could give him a little kiss": Luis Rubiales persists and signs

The former boss of Spanish football Luis Rubiales defended herself on foot on Tuesday at his trial for the kiss imposed on Jenni Hermoso in 2023, ensuring that she was absolutely sure that the player had consented and denied any pressure to stifle the scandal. ...

11 days ago·Brussels, Belgium

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RTÉ

Spain's former soccer chief says player consented to kiss

Spain's former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales has told a court that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for the kiss on the mouth that triggered his trial for sexual assault and sparked a debate in Spain about sexism in women's football.

11 days ago·Ireland

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NZ Herald

Lip reader claims Spain football boss asked permission to kiss World Cup star

A lip-reading expert has told a Madrid court the former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales asked Jenni Hermoso for permission before giving...

11 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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