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Teammates testify how upset Hermoso was by Rubiales kiss and alleged pressure to back him
The former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales arrives at a court on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain, Monday Feb. 3, 2025 where he goes on trial for his unsolicited kiss on forward Jenni Hermoso
TEAMMATES of Jenni Hermoso corroborated her account of being distraught and angered by the World Cup kiss from former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales when they testified at his sexual assault trial today.
Rubiales, who has yet to testify at the trial in Madrid, has previously claimed that Hermoso agreed to the kiss that took place during the awards ceremony after Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup final in Sydney.
Hermoso testified on Monday that the kiss was unsolicited. She also said she was repeatedly pressed by Rubiales and his officials to say otherwise.
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