Rubiales, 47, is accused of sexual assault and then attempting to coerce Hermoso - with the help of three other former soccer federation officials - into publicly saying the kiss on the lips at the 2023 World Cup awards ceremony in Australia had been consensual.

Luis Rubiales has told a court that Jenni Hermoso gave her consent before he kissed her on the lips after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. This came in stark contrast to testimony from the player.

The former president of Spain's football federation gave evidence in court, where he stands trial for alleged sexual assault and coercion