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 football star Jenni Hermoso has told a court she 'never' agreed to a kiss from former soccer chief Luis Rubiales after finding herself at the centre of a sexual misconduct storm.

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.

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. #EuropeNews

Former Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial from Monday at Madrid's High Court for his kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso that was watched by millions and triggered a backlash against machismo in the sport.

World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso was in Madrid's High Court on Monday denying ex-Spain soccer president Luis Rubiales' controversial kiss on her in 2023 was consensual.