Jorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s soccer team, told a judge on Wednesday that ex-soccer federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry that erupted after Rubiales kissed the player.

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has reiterated before a judge that forward Jenni Hermoso gave him consent for a kiss at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony

STORY: Spain's former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales told a court on Tuesday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent to being kissed on the mouth.:: FileThe incident was witnessed by millions of television viewers and an entire stadium after the Spanish women’s team won the 2023 World Cup.

Ms Hermoso said on the first day of the trial last week that she did not consent. Rubiales said he admits the kiss was a mistake, saying he behaved more as a former player than as