IT should have been one of Spain’s proudest moments as the country lifted the Women’s World Cup after beating England in a thrilling final. But a “celebratory” kiss planted on striker Jenni Hermoso…
“I am willing to die for justice because my son is a decent person and it is not fair what they’re doing.”
Spain clung on to win by their single goal. As the final whistle sounded, Rubiales leapt up to celebrate in bizarre and crude fashion. Yet many around the world were now talking about his boorish and sexist behaviour rather than La Roja’s brilliant victory. It quoted Hermoso as saying: “It was a totally spontaneous mutual gesture due to the immense joy of winning a“The president and I have a great relationship, his behaviour with all of us has been excellent and it was a natural gesture of affection and gratitude.”It said in a statement: “Uninitiated and uninvited physical gestures towards players are not appropriate or acceptable in any context.
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