It is a trial that has gripped Spain. The nation's former football chief Luis Rubiales is accused of sexual assault and coercion over a kiss in the wake of Spain winning the 2023 Women's World Cup.Millions watched on television around the world as Rubiales cupped player Jenni Hermoso’s head and kissed her on the lips during the medal ceremony.

The former president of the Spanish soccer federation goes on trial Monday for an unsolicited kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain's victory at the Women's World Cup final in 2023.

By Guillermo Martinez and Michael Francis Gore MADRID, Spain (Reuters) - The trial began on Monday of Spain's former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales over his 2023 kiss with World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso that triggered a backlash against sexism in sport.