Ex-Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player Jenni Hermoso

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish football federation, will stand trial for kissing a female player after Spain won the women’s World Cup.

The 46-year-old kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain’s 1-0 win over England last August in Sydney.

Hermoso, 34, has testified in court that the kiss was not consensual.

Rubiales faces one count of sexual assault and one of coercion for his alleged actions in the aftermath of the kiss.

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