Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso defended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales after he got here beneath hearth for kissing her on the lips following the staff’s Women’s World Cup victory on Sunday.
Rubiales was criticised on social media for his celebration with Hermoso in the course of the medal ceremony after Spain beat England 1-0 to raise the trophy for the primary time.
“I didn’t prefer it,” stated Spain midfielder Hermoso on an Instagram reside stream after the sport, though she was laughing as she spoke.
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Later Hermoso stated the second was a “pure gesture of affection”.
“It was a completely spontaneous mutual gesture due to the immense pleasure that profitable a World Cup brings,” stated Hermoso, in feedback handed to AFP by the Spanish federation.
“The president and I’ve a terrific relationship, his behaviour with all of us has been excellent and it was a pure gesture of affection and gratitude.
“A gesture of friendship and gratitude can’t be gone over a lot, we now have gained a World Cup and we’re not going to deviate from what’s vital.”
Spanish TV presenter Claudya Carolina although described Rubiales’ actions as “unpresentable” and “extreme”.
“The kiss with Jenni? Idiots are in every single place,” Rubiales instructed Radio MARCA in response to the criticism.
“When two folks have an unimportant gesture of affection, we are able to’t take heed to idiocy”.
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Footage from the Spain locker room additionally later confirmed Rubiales declaring there could be an all-expenses paid journey to Ibiza for the staff, including “and there, we’ll rejoice my marriage ceremony with Jenni!”.
Spain’s World Cup cost was tainted by controversy over each the federation and coach Jorge Vilda’s relationship with the gamers.
Several high stars fashioned a part of a 15-player protest in opposition to the nationwide staff forward of the match, 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 in opposition to the 15 protesting gamers.
Hermoso, who performs for Mexican facet Pachuca, missed a penalty within the match however Spain held on to win by means of Olga Carmona’s first-half strike.
“We performed how we needed to play and we gained a World Cup,” an emotional Hermoso instructed Spanish broadcasters La 1, in tears after the sport.
