Gets the imageLouis Rubiales told the court that Spanish footballer Jenny Hermas had agreed before kissing her after the finals of the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
The former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is judged by a sexual assault and trying to force Ms. Germas to publicly say that the kiss was consensus.
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The incident happened during the Medal Ceremony after Victory in Spain in Australia, causing protests and calls for Mr. Rubiales’ resignation. He denies any criminal violations.
By giving evidence, Mr. Rubials described the kiss as a “act of commitment.
“It was a huge moment for her,” he said. “We thanked each other, she pressed me very much around the waist, and I asked if I kissed, and she said” yes. “
He added, “I took it for it not to back.”
In court, Mr.
“I don’t remember for sure,” he replied. “But I think it was a small kiss.”
He was also asked if he knew about a protocol against sexual harassment and sexual abuse, to which he replied that he knew about it.
Used to be gentlemen “Swallowed one of the happiest days of my life”.
ReutersOn Tuesday, an expert on the lips said in court that Mr. Based on video footage where the player’s face is not visible.
Mr. Rubioles acknowledged that he was “wrong” on the podium, and that his behavior “was not appropriate”, saying that he had to “be more institutional”, but any offense was committed.
Mr. Rubioles resigned in September 2023 after FIFA rejected him and the Spanish prosecutors opened the investigation.
Three of his former colleagues are also judged, the accused of conspiracy in the alleged compulsion: Jorge Wild, coach from the World Cup, Ruben River, former head of the Federation Marketing, and former sports director, Albert Luke.
All four defendants deny the allegations against them.
The prosecutor’s office is looking for two and a half years in prison for Rubioles. The court, which runs until February 19, continues.
