Jennifer Hermoso

24 Aug

Spanish Official Threatens Action Against Luis Rubiales, Who Gave Unwanted Kiss To Soccer Star

wontumionlineSports2023 Women's world cup, Jennifer Hermoso, Luis Rubiales, spain

The president of the Spanish government’s High Council of Sport (CSD) says he will take action against Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales if the soccer body fails to do so. On Tuesday, RFEF called an extraordinary general assembly – set for Friday – which was expected to deal with the fallout of Rubiales giving Spain star Jennifer Hermoso an unwanted kiss on the lips during the medal presentation ceremony after Spain’s Women’s World Cup final win over England. However, the incident doesn’t appear on the order of the day for the assembly that was released by the RFEF. Speaking to…

22 Aug

2023 WWC: Spain’s Soccer Chief Apologises For Jennifer Hermoso Surprise Kiss

wontumionlineSportsJennifer Hermoso, Luis Rubiales, Spain FA, womens world cup

The Spanish soccer federation chief apologised, on Monday, after an unsolicited kiss on player Jennifer Hermoso’s lips during celebrations of the country’s Women’s World Cup victory sparked outrage, with Spain’s second deputy prime minister calling for his resignation. The incident happened as federation president Luis Rubiales handed the Spanish team gold medals after they beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday. “Surely I was wrong, I have to admit,” Rubiales said in a video statement sent by the federation. “It was without bad faith at a time of maximum effusiveness.” As the team landed in Madrid on Monday night…