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Jenni Hermoso has been asked to testify by the judge investigating the incident involving the then Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales kissing her at the Women’s World Cup final trophy ceremony. Rubiales, who resigned over the issue, claimed that the kiss post Spain winning the trophy in Australia in August was consensual. He is now being investigated for alleged sexual assault and coercion by Judge Francisco de Jorge, who summoned Hermoso on Tuesday November 28 at 1030GMT “in person,” according to a brief statement from the National Court. Hermoso, 33, reported the incident to the courts in early September. Rubiales is currently prohibited from being within 200 meters of Hermoso. Former women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda, the director of the men’s national team, Albert Luque, and the RFEF’s marketing director are also under investigation for allegedly pressuring Hermoso.
Several witnesses, including two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and other teammates of Hermoso, have given evidence in court.
The footage of Rubiales’ conduct, which provoked international outrage, led to his suspension by world football governing body FIFA.
Rubiales eventually resigned on September 10 after initially refusing to do so.
Hermoso was excluded from Spain coach Montse Tome’s first squad list but returned for Nations League matches in October and has been called up for further games in December.
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