Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish football chief, will face trial in Madrid for kissing World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso without consent, which has ignited widespread outrage and highlighted issues of sexism in sports. Rubiales faces charges of sexual assault and coercion, accused of pressuring Hermoso to claim the kiss was consensual. As protests erupted, the incident overshadowed Spain's World Cup victory, leading to a significant #MeToo movement within Spanish football. The trial involves other defendants, including former national team coach Jorge Vilda. The court previously determined that the kiss was unilateral and non-consensual.
During the medal presentation, he lifted Hermoso off her feet and kissed her on the lips, an encounter that sparked outrage and protests across Spain.
The incident quickly overshadowed Spain's historic World Cup victory and ignited a powerful #MeToo movement, spotlighting sexism within the realm of sports.
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