Spain’s Football President Kissed This Woman Player On The Mouth After Spain’s Win And People Are Furious
People are furious after the president of the Spanish football federation kissed Spanish soccer player, Jennifer Hermoso, on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup.
People are furious after the president of the Spanish football federation kissed Spanish soccer player, Jennifer Hermoso, on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup.
On Sunday Aug. 20, Spain beat England 1-0 to win the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Sydney, Australia, a first for the country.
Following the win, the players, including Hermoso, went up to receive their medals and congratulations from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Spain’s Queen Letizia, Infanta Sofía and Spanish Soccer Federation President Luis Rubiales.
In a video of the moment, Rubiales can be seen hugging Hermoso, before grabbing her head and kissing her on the mouth.
He then lets her go with a pat on the back and Hermoso walks away.
Later, in an Instagram Live video in the team’s locker room, Hermoso is heard saying, “Hey, I didn’t like that [the kiss].”
“But what am I supposed to do?” she added.
But in comments provided to AFP by the Spanish federation, Hermoso said it had been a gesture of “immense joy” from Rubiales after the country won the World Cup.
“The president and I have a great relationship, his behavior with all of us has been outstanding and it was a natural gesture of affection and gratitude,” Hermoso said, according to the Spanish federation.
On social media, the video has been shared multiple times, with people describing Rubiales actions as “disgusting” and “inappropriate”.
His actions triggered a debate about toxic masculinity in Spain, as well as the sexism and lack of respect for women’s sports and athletes.
There is no indication that Rubiales and Hermoso are in a relationship.
