Luis de la Fuente, the coach of Spain's men's football team, testified in the trial against Luis Rubiales, who is accused of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso. The backlash against Rubiales, following a controversial kiss during the 2023 World Cup celebration, forced his resignation and underscored issues of sexism in sports. Prosecutors are recommending significant prison time for Rubiales, while de la Fuente claimed he was unaware of the scandal's severity at the time and denied participating in discussions about silencing Hermoso.
The coach of Spain's men's football team, Luis de la Fuente, asserted in court that he was initially unaware of the extent of the scandal involving Luis Rubiales.
Luis Rubiales’ kiss with Jenni Hermoso has sparked a global outcry and has highlighted the issue of sexism and macho culture in sports.
Prosecutors are seeking a total of two-and-a-half years in prison for Luis Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion related to the forced kiss incident.
De la Fuente denied participating in crisis meetings about the incident and claimed he wasn't aware of the press statement purportedly prepared in Hermoso's name.
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