Louis Rubls has told a court that in the final of the Women’s World Cup in 2023, he was consent by Spanish footballer Jenny Hermoso before kissing it.
The former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has been accused of sexual abuse and is trying to force Ms. Hermoso to publicly say that the kiss has happened by consensus. –
Giving evidence, 47 -year -old Mr. Rubiles said he was “absolutely definitely” that the player allowed him to kiss, adding: “At that moment it was absolutely unconscious.”
The incident took place during a medal ceremony after the Spanish World Cup win in Australia, which demanded the protest and resignation of Mr. Rubiles. He refuses to do any criminal wrongdoing.
Mr Rublus called the kiss for the Spanish national court in Madrid on Tuesday.
“Jenny embraced me,” she said.
“I have known him for many years and I kissed him because he was a champion. It was a great moment for him. We were champions, we were thanking each other.
“He pressed me very hard with the waist and then I asked him if I could kiss him and he said yes.”
He added: “I grabbed him so that he would not be back.”
Mr Rublus was questioned in court whether he had asked Ms. Hermoso or asked for a “small kiss”.
“I don’t remember at all,” he replied. “But I think it’s a bit kissed.”
He was also asked if he was aware of the protocol against sexual harassment and sexual violence, which he replied that he was aware of it.
Ms Harmosu has previously told the court that she had never allowed to kiss and the incident happened “One of the pleasant days of my life is stain”.
Spain Forward said: “My boss was kissing me, and it should not be in any social or work order.”
He added: “The kiss on the lips is given only when I decided.”
Ms. Hermoso said that she was immediately kissed. He was later pulled and asked to consent to the minimum statement that he had refused.
After that, Mr. Rubiles asked him to record the video with him in the flight home because he was being accused of attacking social media, he told the court. She said she had received threats to kill her, causing her to move her family to Mexico, where she now plays.
A lip readings expert told the court on Tuesday that Mr. Rublus asked Ms. Hermoso “Can I kiss you?” Based on video footage where the player’s face could not be seen.
Mr. Rubiles acknowledged that he “made a mistake” on the podium and his behavior was not “appropriate”, saying that he should have been in “more institutional role”, but denied that any crime Has been committed.
He said the media that attracted the incident was “ridiculous”, adding that Ms. Hermoso ever had ever immediately. He did not blame him for kissing at any time.
Mr Rubiles resigned in September 2023 after FIFA suspended it and the Spanish prosecutor launched an investigation.
Three of his former colleagues have also been accused of allegedly involved in the alleged repression: George Welda, a former head of the Federation, Robin Rowera, and Robin Rowera, the former head of the Federation. Former Sporting Director, Albert Luke.
All four defendants deny the allegations leveled against them.
Prosecutors seek a two -and -a -half -year prison period for Rublus. The case, which runs until February 19, continues.
