Former Spanish soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales' unsolicited kiss killed Jenni Hermoso's joy at winning the women's World Cup in 2023 and she was overwhelmed, crying and exhausted in the following hours and days,

The brother of Jenni Hermoso and one of her teammates have told a judge there were attempts to pressure the player into downplaying the unsolicited kiss by former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales in the awards presentation ceremony following the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

San Fernando de Henares, Spain - February 06, 2025 Three Spanish women's national team players confirmed in court on Thursday that Luis Rubiales' team asked Jenni Hermoso on several occasions to say publicly that she had consented to the kiss the former head of the Spanish Football Federation gave her.