Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales said Tuesday that he asked Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso for permission before kissing her during the on-field medal ceremony for Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory in 2023.

Former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales speaks in court over infamous kiss with Jenni Hermoso after Spains 2023 World Cup final victory over England: I asked her if I could give her a little kiss and she said OK.

Former Spanish soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales told a court on Tuesday that player Jenni Hermoso had given her consent for him to kiss her in the aftermath of the Spain women's World Cup victory in 2023.