Luis Rubiales and the other three defendants accused of trying to downplay the kiss by the former president of the Spanish soccer federation on player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony are set to testify before a judge.

Luis Rubiales said in court on Tuesday that he had kissed many footballers in the past while celebrating and that he was “completely sure” he had asked Jenni Hermoso for consent before kissing her after Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

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.