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    Home > Headlines > Spain's former coach Jorge Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss
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    Spain's former coach Jorge Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on February 12, 2025

    2 min read

    Last updated: January 26, 2026

    Former Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda testifies in court regarding the controversy surrounding Luis Rubiales' kiss to player Jenni Hermoso, emphasizing his attempts to downplay the incident.
    Jorge Vilda testifying in court about the Rubiales kiss incident - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Jorge Vilda testified in court about his role in the Rubiales kiss incident, denying coercion of Jenni Hermoso. The trial is nearing its verdict.

    Jorge Vilda's Court Testimony on Rubiales Kiss Incident

    MADRID (Reuters) - Former Spain women's soccer coach Jorge Vilda told a court on Wednesday that he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss on the mouth his boss Luis Rubiales gave her at the 2023 World Cup but denied he had tried to strong-arm her.

    Vilda, who is on trial on charges of attempting to coerce Hermoso into publicly saying the kiss was consensual, said he spoke to her brother Rafael on the flight back to Spain from Sydney following Spain's victory over England in the final. He said he was worried the kiss was gathering a lot of media attention.

    He told the court in Madrid that speaking to Rafael Hermoso to ask him if he could persuade his sister to make a statement was his own idea and was not proposed by Rubiales.

    "I went to talk to her brother because I was worried at the time, to try to normalise the situation, thinking about the future...and my team," Vilda said. "I didn't specify whether it should be a video but (that she) to go out and talk and make some sort of comment."

    Vilda, who denies the charges, was sacked 10 days after FIFA suspended Rubiales over the scandal.

    The kiss Rubiales gave Hermoso was witnessed by millions of television viewers and an entire stadium after the Spanish women's team won the 2023 World Cup.

    The ensuing uproar gave momentum to the “Me Too” movement in the Spanish women's game in which players sought to combat sexism and achieve parity with their male peers.

    Rubiales, who took the stand on Tuesday, denies charges of sexual assault and coercion, insisting the kiss was consensual, while Hermoso said it was not.

    The other two former soccer federation workers accused of coercion, Albert Luque and Ruben Rivera, also denied wrongdoing on Wednesday.

    Prosecutor Marta Durantez, who is seeking 2-1/2 years' prison for Rubiales, said in her closing arguments that Hermoso was just one player pitted against the entire soccer federation and an all-powerful president.

    The trial is in its final phase and a verdict is expected in the coming weeks.

    (Reporting by Emma Pinedo; editing by Charlie Devereux and Angus MacSwan)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Jorge Vilda testified about the Rubiales kiss incident.
    • •Vilda denies coercing Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss.
    • •The kiss sparked a media uproar and fueled the Me Too movement.
    • •Rubiales denies charges of sexual assault and coercion.
    • •The trial is in its final phase with a verdict expected soon.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Spain's former coach Jorge Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is Jorge Vilda's court testimony regarding the Rubiales kiss incident involving Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 World Cup.

    2What did Jorge Vilda testify?

    Jorge Vilda testified that he tried to persuade Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss but denied coercion.

    3What is the significance of the kiss incident?

    The incident sparked media attention and fueled the Me Too movement in Spanish women's soccer.

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