Louis Rubiales tells the court Jenny a beautiful consent to kiss

Louis Rubiales told the court that Spanish footballer Jenny Hermoso agreed before he kissed her after the World Cup final in 2023.

Former President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is in the process of having a sexual assault and an attempt to force G -Jia Hermoso publicly, saying that the kiss was consensual.

Rubiales told the Spain National Court in Madrid that he was “absolutely sure”, the player gave permission for the kiss, adding: “At that moment it was something completely spontaneous.”

The incident happened during the medal ceremony after the victory of the Spanish World Cup in Australia, which caused protests and calls for the resignation of Gn Rubiales. He denies any criminal misconduct.

Giving evidence, G -n Rubiales described the kiss as an “act of love”.

“It was a huge moment for her,” he said. “We thanked each other, she pressed me very hard around her waist and then asked her if I could kiss her and she said yes.

He added, “I forgot her so I didn’t fall back.”

Rubiales was questioned in court about whether he asked D -Jia Hermos for a kiss or a “little kiss”.

“I can’t remember exactly,” he replied. “But I think it was a little kiss.”

He was also asked if he was aware of the protocol against sexual harassment and sexual abuse, to which he replied that he was aware of it.

D -gia Hermoso had previously told the court that she had never given permission to be kissed and the incident had “Colored one of the most savage days of my life”S

A lip reading expert told the court on Tuesday that G -n Rubiales asked d -ga hermoso “Can I kiss you?” Based on video footage where the player’s face was not visible.

Rubiales admitted that he “made a mistake” on the podium and that his behavior “is not appropriate”, saying that he should have “been in a more institutional role,” but denied that every crime had been committed.

Rubiales resigned in September 2023 after FIFA stopped him and Spanish prosecutors opened an investigation.

Three of his former colleagues are also defendants accused of conspiracy in the alleged coercion: Jorge Wilda, World Cup coach, Ruben Rivera, former Federation Marketing Chair, and former Sport Director Albert Luke.

All four defendants deny the charges against them.

Prosecutors are looking for a two -year prison for Rubiales. The test, which lasts until February 19, continues.