Jorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain’s women's football team, testified in court about the aftermath of a controversial kiss between player Jenni Hermoso and Luis Rubiales. Vilda admitted to talking to Hermoso's brother to encourage her to publicly address the kiss, which had sparked widespread media attention. While he aimed to normalize the situation, he denied any coercion. The trial follows significant backlash over the incident, which has fueled the fight against sexism in Spanish football, while Rubiales and other defendants deny wrongdoing.
Vilda expressed concern for the media attention surrounding the kiss incident, indicating he tried to persuade Jenni Hermoso to make a statement about it.
Prosecutor Durántej Gil highlighted the power imbalance in the situation, stressing that Hermoso faced the entire federation and its influential president.
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