Jennifer Hermoso, a Spanish soccer player, revealed in court that Luis Rubiales' non-consensual kiss marred what should have been a joyous occasion after her team's victory at the 2023 Women's World Cup. She expressed feeling disrespected and described the intense pressure she faced from Rubiales and other officials to publicly support him following the backlash. The incident sparked a national scandal, highlighting issues of sexism in Spanish soccer and marking a crucial moment in Spain's #MeToo movement. Rubiales is now on trial, facing serious charges, while Hermoso continues to assert that the kiss was not consensual.
I felt disrespected... I didn't look for that act, nor did I expect it.
The kiss set off a national scandal... a watershed moment in Spain's #MeToo movement.
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