Luis Rubiales, the former head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, will face trial for sexual assault and coercion stemming from an unsolicited kiss he gave to player Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women's World Cup award ceremony. Hermoso and her teammates have labeled the kiss as unwanted and demeaning, while Rubiales claims it was consensual. The prosecution seeks a potential sentence of 2.5 years for Rubiales, who maintains his innocence. His trial occurs amid a broader discussion on sexism in sports following the incident that sparked national outrage.
"During the medal presentation, he lifted Hermoso off her feet then grabbed her by the head and appeared to pull her toward him to kiss her on the lips."
"Prosecutors said she was pulled aside on the bus to the airport and asked to approve a statement in her name downplaying the incident."
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