Luis Rubiales kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips after the country’s national team won the 2023 Women’s World Cup. On Monday, she testified against him and other former officials.

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.

Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial on Monday over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso with the player scheduled to take the stand.