Spanish Football Federation President, Luis Rubiales, issued an apology on Monday after a controversial incident during the Women’s World Cup ceremony. Rubiales was criticized for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips and placing his hands over her head while on stage during the trophy and medal ceremony. He further aggravated the situation by referring to his critics as “idiots.”
“I definitely made a mistake,” Rubiales admitted regarding the kiss and his subsequent reaction. Hermoso expressed her discomfort with the gesture, stating, “Yeah, I did not enjoy that.” However, she later downplayed her comment and referred to the kiss as “no big deal,” explaining that it was a spontaneous expression of joy following their World Cup victory.
Rubiales defended his actions, stating that he saw the kiss as something natural and normal. However, he acknowledged the public backlash and extended his apology, recognizing that as the president of an important institution like the federation, he should exercise more caution during ceremonies.
The incident sparked outrage on social media, with users expressing concern over Rubiales’ behavior towards Hermoso, especially given the prominent stage and the presence of royalty and officials. The Spanish Equality Minister, Irene Montero, also commented on social media, emphasizing the importance of consent and highlighting the underlying issue of sexual violence that women face on a daily basis.
Spain achieved their first-ever World Cup victory by defeating England with a 1-0 score, thanks to Olga Carmona’s goal in the 29th minute.
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