Spanish football chief under fire after kissing World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso on the lips

As she made her manner throughout the rostrum she met Rubiales, who hugged her earlier than lifting her off her toes.

The pair exchanged phrases earlier than he grabbed the again of her head, kissed her, then patted her on the again.

The transfer has acquired widespread criticism. Hermoso acknowledged on Spanish community La 1 when quizzed on the second – “Yeah, I did not enjoy that”.

Footage of the rostrum celebrations confirmed Rubiales kissing most Spanish gamers on the cheek and lifting others into the air.

The soccer boss spoke on Spanish radio MARCA the place he shrugged off the second.

“The kiss with Jenni? Idiots are everywhere,” stated Rubiales.

“When two people have an unimportant gesture of affection, we can’t listen to idiocy.”

A Spanish Football Association assertion circulated within the wake of the incident which downplayed the second.

“This was a totally spontaneous and mutual gesture due to the immense joy that winning the World Cup gave us,” it learn.

“The president and I have a great relationship, his behaviour with everyone has been excellent and it was a natural gesture of affection and gratitude.

“We have gained a World Cup and we aren’t going to lose sight of what’s necessary.”

Former Australian international Craig Foster took to social media to decry the act and called for the football boss to be sacked.

“Women in sport are each day topic to an excessive energy differential, objectification, harassment, sexual abuse and an absence of company and energy,” he wrote.

“This is horrific. He ought to be stood down instantly by ⁦(FIFA)⁩ and the Spanish FA.”