Player Jenni Hermoso said the World Cup kiss with soccer RFEF president Luis Rubiales was not consensual.
Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso said Friday that 'in no moment' did she consent to a kiss on the lips by soccer federation president Luis Rubiales.
The kiss marred the title celebrations in front of a global audience, and criticism has steadily mounted. Spain's acting prime minister, players unions, players for Spain's women's team, and even some players on men's teams have said he must go. Hermoso had said in a video streamed on social media after the kiss last Sunday that "I didn't like it, but what can I do?" Later, her players union issued a statement on her behalf saying that it would defend her interests and ensure that the act "does not go unpunished."
"I won't tolerate anyone putting in doubt my word and even more so that anyone invents words that I did not say." "What surprises and scandalizes me are his words," Álvarez said. "Every time he speaks he shows what kind of person he really is." Spanish soccer club Barcelona, which provided nine players for Spain's team, said Rubiales' behavior "was completely inappropriate." Sevilla called for his resignation. Espanyol also joined in the criticism.
The Netherlands-based FIFPRO player's union, which had already demanded action against Rubiales, reiterated its position after his assembly speech.
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