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.

Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips as players collected their medals after the final of the Women's World Cup in Australia between England and Spain in August 2023. Hermoso told the court the kiss "tainted one of the happiest days of my life".

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.

Spanish football may have triumphed on the international stage in both the men's and women's game in recent years, but off the pitch it remains embroiled in a series of court cases

San Fernando de Henares, Spain - February 04, 2025 On Tuesday, the National Court held the second day of the trial of a former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales for the non-consensual kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup final,