Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has come under fire for kissing a player on the lips during post-match celebrations at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
, midfielder Jenni Hermoso celebrated with her team on the podium where she accepted her medal from FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The move has received widespread criticism. Hermoso stated on Spanish network La 1 when quizzed on the moment – "Yeah, I did not enjoy that". A Spanish Football Association statement circulated in the wake of the incident which downplayed the moment.
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