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The trial against former Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales over the women’s World Cup kissing affair is to take place in February 2025. A total of 11 days of trial have been scheduled at a court in San Fernando de Henares, near Madrid, on February 3-19, the Spanish Constitutional Court said on Monday. Former women’s coach Jorge Vilda, former RFEF sporting director Albert Luque, and former RFEF marketing director Rubén Rivera will also be on trial. Rubiales kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the victory ceremony after Spain won the 2023 women’s World Cup o…