Barcelona and Club America players demonstrated their solidarity with Jennifer Hermoso, the star player of Spain’s Women’s World Cup team. This comes after she was kissed on the lips by Luis Rubiales, the president of Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Prior to their friendly match in Mexico City, players from both clubs held a banner with the message, “It’s over, you’re not alone.” They also displayed a slogan on a T-shirt that read, “Jenni, for you and for all of us.” This act of support comes in response to the global outcry following Rubiales’ actions, which many deemed an assault on Hermoso and a distraction from Spain’s World Cup victory.
Rubiales claimed to have obtained permission to kiss Hermoso, but she vehemently denied this, stating, “I want to clarify that I did not consent to the kiss. I will not tolerate my word being questioned, especially when false statements are being invented.” Rubiales has faced additional criticism for making inappropriate gestures in front of Spain’s Queen Letizia and her daughter, Sofia. Although he has apologized for these actions, he remains defiant in refusing to step down from his position as head of the RFEF.
The Spanish Football Association has called for Rubiales’ immediate resignation, and FIFA is pushing to ban him from all football activities for 15 years. Despite these calls for his removal, Rubiales has managed to hold onto his role so far.
Hermoso has received overwhelming support from fellow players and fans. The entire Spanish World Cup squad, comprising 23 members, has signed a statement refusing to play until Rubiales is sacked. Several teams, including Atletico Madrid Women’s, Sevilla, and Cadiz, have shown their support by displaying banners or wearing t-shirts with messages backing Hermoso.
Even outside the football world, public support for Hermoso has been significant. Demonstrators in Madrid have taken to the streets demanding Rubiales’ resignation, with signs and flags showing solidarity with Hermoso. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about gender equality and harassment in women’s sports. Many believe that such actions should not be tolerated and that the focus should be on celebrating the success of the Women’s World Cup and inspiring future generations, rather than these distractions.
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