FIFA is investigating Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Association.
He kissed Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory. FIFA is concerned about how people are treated and condemns behaviour that goes against this.
Rubiales, who leads the Spanish Football Association, kissed Hermoso on the lips when she received a medal after Spain won 1-0 against England in Sydney.
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Apology is not enough: Spain’s Prime Minister
At first, Hermoso mentioned on social media that she didn’t like the kiss. Later, the Spanish Football Association released a statement on her behalf saying that the kiss was “spontaneous.”
Rubiales initially called his critics names but said he was sorry on Monday. However, some people still ask him to step down from his position. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said the apology was insufficient.
FIFPRO supports Hermoso as FIFA starts investigation
FIFPRO has supported Hermoso and asked FIFA to look into what Rubiales did. They said it was really sad that a special moment for the Spain team, watched by many people on TV, was affected by someone’s inappropriate behaviour.
They said that it’s not okay for someone in a powerful position to touch players without permission, especially when players might feel uncomfortable because of their job relationship.
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Spanish FA president receives backlash after kissing Spain player Jennifer Hermoso
In another news, Spanish FA president hugged and kissed one of the players who helped Spain win the World Cup.
The Spanish players got on stage after winning against the Lionesses at Stadium Australia. They got gold medals from FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, after they beat England 1-0 in the final match of the day.
A famous Spanish player named Jenni Hermoso and her teammates were congratulated by important people, including Queen Letizia, who wore red to support her country’s team.
