Hermoso says she did not consent to the kiss while Rubiales says it was consensual. De la Fuente said during his brief appearance in court that he spoke with Hermoso only about two months ago at a gala. He said Hermoso asked if they wanted her to do a video with the comments, and he said that it was not necessary. Rubiales has yet to testify and denied the charges. He resigned under pressure three weeks later and was banned by FIFA for three years.
They want the other three defendants sentenced to one and a half years in prison. The trial will continue on Wednesday. It is expected to last at least 10 days.
Rubiales attended the first day on Monday. The event, featuring No-Gi competition, brought together young athletes from leading clubs and academies across the country. The action continues on Sunday with U, Adults, and Masters divisions set to compete. This helps them improve their performance and sharpen their skills. It also reinforces core sporting values such as discipline, commitment, and respect, while preparing them for challenges in their athletic careers.
This step was taken to help young athletes adapt to a professional competition environment early on, ensuring they develop both physically and mentally to become the future of jiu-jitsu in the country. We maintain close collaboration with the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, and by hosting this event, we play a role in promoting jiu-jitsu. We look forward to welcoming more championships in the future. The third edition of the WTA event finished in front of a sold-out crowd at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, the culmination of eight days of world-class tennis and fantastic off-court entertainment.
Both finalists recorded magnificent victories to secure their place in the tournament showpiece, with Bencic overturning a one-set deficit to eliminate reigning champion Elena Rybakina and Krueger defeating Linda Noskova, setting the stage for a super showdown on Stadium Court. There was little to choose between the two players in the first set, which went with serve for the opening eight games.
