Spain, Hermoso and World Cup

The trial over a World Cup kiss that has gripped Spain
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.
'I felt disrespected' Hermoso says after World Cup kiss from former Spain soccer boss
Spain forward Jenni Hermoso testified at Luis Rubiales’ trial on Monday that she did not consent to being kissed by the country’s former top soccer official after winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup. On the first day of Rubiales' trial,
Spain men’s coach dragged into Rubiales trial over Jenni Hermoso kiss ‘cover-up’
Footballer Jenni Hermoso said Luis Rubiales was “disrespectful” when he kissed her after Spain’s 2023 World Cup victory and had “tainted one of the happiest days of my life”, a Madrid court heard on Monday.
Spain men's football coach tells Rubiales trial he did not discuss Jenni Hermoso kiss with officials
The Spanish men's football coach Luis de la Fuente told Madrid's high court that he did not discuss the controversial kiss with national federation officials after it happened.
Spain men’s coach De la Fuente distances himself from Hermoso kiss case at Rubiales trial
Spain men’s coach Luis de la Fuente has told a judge in the Luis Rubiales trial in Madrid that he did not get involved in discussions related to Jenni Hermoso following her World Cup kiss from the former Spanish
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente testifies on second day of Luis Rubiales trial
De la Fuente gave testimony on the second day of Rubiales' trial for the alleged sexual assault and coercion of Jenni Hermoso
Spain soccer star says unwanted World Cup kiss 'tainted happiest day of my life'
Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales is accused of sexual assault after kissing Spain soccer player Jennifer Hermoso without consent during the 2023 Women's World Cup in Sydney. Spain men's soccer coach Luis de la Fuente also testified at Rubiales' trial,
What to Know as Former Spain Soccer Official Rubiales Goes on Trial for Unsolicited Kiss of Player
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
Spain: Second day of Luis Rubiales' trial for kissing Jenni Hermoso
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,
World Cup champion testifies against ex-Spanish soccer president over 2023 kiss
I felt disrespected,” Hermoso said. “I think it was a moment that stained one of the happiest days of my life.” ...
Rubiales trial: Spain coach denies involvement in crisis talks
Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente has denied that he was involved in crisis talks at the Spanish football federation over ...
Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup: What is it? When is it? Who are the favourites?
Everything you need to know about the 2026 men's World Cup - from how many teams will play to the stadiums that will be used ...
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Spain's former football boss on trial over World Cup kiss
As Spain's players received their medals after defeating England in Sydney to win the 2023 World Cup ... team closely ever since she was among the first women to represent Spain at ...