Luis Rubiales, Spain’s Former Top Soccer Official, Testifies About Kissing Star Player
Luis Rubiales said at his sexual assault trial that he had asked permission to kiss the star player Jennifer Hermoso after the country’s national team won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
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