The World Cup kiss that's gripping Spain

世界杯之吻,牵动西班牙心弦

The Global Story

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2025-02-10

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Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain's football federation, is on trial accused of sexual assault for kissing the player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 World Cup medal ceremony. Hermoso told the trial last week that the incident "stained one of the happiest days of my life". Rubiales, who has denied any wrongdoing, is expected to give evidence in the coming days. Host Lucy Hockings speaks to The Global Story's very own Sergi Forcada Freixas about how the incident stole headlines from the World Cup win. And our gender and identity correspondent Sofia Bettiza explains how the case has fuelled a conversation on sexual assault and consent that has been simmering in Spain for years. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Producers: Richard Moran and Beth Timmins Sound engineers: Stephen Bailey Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas Senior news editor: China Collins
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  • Before we start today's episode, A Warning.

  • It contains discussions about sexual assault and sexual violence.

  • Today, the kiss that overshadowed a World cup victory.

  • It is Spain's time to shine.

  • In Sydney, it was a moment of celebration, a moment where Spain's women's football team had made history.

  • It is they who lift the Women's.

  • World cup for the very first time.

  • But amid the excitement in front of the world's cameras, one moment stood out and went on to eclipse the victory.

  • On the pitch, Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation,

  • approaches the team's captain, Jennifer Umozo.

  • He holds her head in his hands.

  • He leans in and kisses her on the lips.

  • It lasted a second, but sparked a debate in Spain and around the world that has lasted for months.

  • A court in Madrid is currently deciding whether Rubiales actions were sexual assault.