Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso says she “didn’t like it” when Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales kissed her throughout the workforce’s wild World Cup celebrations on Sunday night time.
Vision of Rubiales grabbing the again of Hermoso’s head and kissing her on the lips throughout the post-match trophy ceremonies has sparked outrage.
He was additionally seen lifting the 33-year-old off her ft throughout a bear hug.
Rubiales was criticised on social media for his celebration with Hermoso throughout the medal displays after Spain beat England 1-0 to carry the trophy for the primary time.
Hermoso has performed down the gesture, however has additionally spoken of her discomfort.
“I didn’t like it,” she mentioned on an Instagram reside stream after the sport, though she was smiling as she spoke.
Later Hermoso mentioned the second was a “natural gesture of affection”.
“It was a totally spontaneous mutual gesture because of the immense joy that winning a World Cup brings,” mentioned Hermoso, in feedback handed to AFP by the Spanish federation.
“The president and I have a great relationship, his behaviour with all of us has been outstanding and it was a natural gesture of affection and gratitude.
“A gesture of friendship and gratitude cannot be gone over so much, we have won a World Cup and we are not going to deviate from what is important.”
Rubiales has additionally spoken in regards to the incident throughout a radio interview.
“Two people showing each other a minor show of affection.” Rubiales mentioned of questions over his conduct: “this idiocy should be ignored”.
Spanish TV presenter Claudya Carolina although described Rubiales’ actions as “unpresentable” and “excessive”.
Football journalist Colin Millar has additionally written on Twitter: “The behaviour of Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales here is not ok. This is the highlight of a footballer’s career and they are highly emotionally charged”.
Rubiales additionally defended his actions when talking on Radio MARCA.
“The kiss with Jenni? Idiots are everywhere,” he mentioned of the outrage.
“When two people have an unimportant gesture of affection, we can’t listen to idiocy”.
Video of Rubiales kissing one other Spanish participant on the cheek throughout the on-field celebrations has additionally emerged.
Spain’s World Cup cost was tainted by controversy over each the federation and coach Jorge Vilda’s relationship with the gamers.
Several prime stars fashioned a part of a 15-player protest towards the nationwide workforce forward of the event, though many relented of their stance and three had been included within the squad.
Rubiales was a agency backer of Vilda and the RFEF was criticised for his or her robust place towards the 15 protesting gamers.
Hermoso, who performs for Mexican aspect Pachuca, missed a penalty within the match however Spain held on to win by Olga Carmona’s first-half strike.
“We played how we wanted to play and we won a World Cup,” an emotional Hermoso advised Spanish broadcasters La 1, in tears after the sport.
— with AFP
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