Luis Rubiales and the other three defendants accused of trying to downplay the kiss by the former president of the Spanish soccer federation on player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final presentation ceremony are set to testify before a judge.

Luis Rubiales said in court on Tuesday that he had kissed many footballers in the past while celebrating and that he was “completely sure” he had asked Jenni Hermoso for consent before kissing her after Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

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.