The trial against Luis Rubiales, former president of the Spanish Football Federation for the non-consensual kiss to player Jenni Hermoso, has taken an important turn with the new statements presented. According to testimonies from family members and teammates of the footballer, it was revealed that Jenni Hermoso and her environment were subjected to pressures and coercion to minimize the facts and support Rubiales' version.
The most recent revelations shed light on the seriousness of the situation and the magnitude of the scandal that has shaken Spanish football. The pressure exerted on Jenni Hermoso and her environment points to an attempt to hide the truth and protect Rubiales. This highlights the lack of support provided by the Spanish Football Federation to the player, who, instead of protecting her, tried to silence her and manipulate her testimony.
"Jenni spoke with Rubiales on the plane and arrived crying saying that he had pressured her," stated Rodríguez, one of the witnesses in the trial. These statements underscore the importance of reporting sexual harassment in sports and protecting victims, turning this trial into a milestone in the fight against this issue in the sports realm.
In particular, the pressures suffered by Jennifer Hermoso's brother and a teammate have been brought to light. Rafael Hermoso, the footballer's brother, revealed that the former coach of the women's national team contacted him to persuade Jenni to record a video justifying the kiss, alleging that Rubiales' daughters were affected and that his job was at stake.
Misa Rodríguez, another teammate, supported these claims confirming that the player felt pressured and coerced regarding this matter. These new testimonies shed light on a case that could mark a significant change in how cases of sexual harassment in sports are addressed.
