Spain football kiss 'stained' World Cup win, Hermoso tells Rubiales trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.

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The Spanish world champion footballer was the first witness in Rubiales' trial over the kiss, where he is accused of sexual assault and coercion.

She told the court in Madrid: "My boss was kissing me, and this shouldn't happen in any social or work setting."

Rubiales sparked major controversy when he kissed the athlete on the lips during the medal ceremony for the side's World Cup victory in Australia, triggering protests and calls for his resignation. He denies any wrongdoing.

Hermoso told the court that she had never given permission to be kissed and felt "disrespected" as a woman.

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