Luis Rubiales, former president of the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF), is going on trial accused of kissing player Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 women's World Cup trophy presentation without her consent.

The former president of the Spanish soccer federation goes on trial Monday for an unsolicited kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup final in 2023

The trial involves the ex-president of the Spain football federation and one of the stars of the Spain women's team that won 2023 World Cup

Former Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales goes on trial from Monday at Madrid's High Court for his kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso that was watched by millions and triggered a backlash against machismo in the sport.

The former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales returns to the global public eye this week as he goes on trial for alleged sexual assault and coercion of Spain forward Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.