MADRID: Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta on Sunday joined the growing number of voices denouncing the country’s federation president, Luis Rubia...
Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales refused to resign today after a week of heavy criticism for his for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of female player Jenni Hermoso following Spain’s Women’s World Cup triumph. AFPPIXSpanish football legend Andres Iniesta on Sunday joined the growing number of voices denouncing the country’s federation president, Luis Rubiales, saying his forced kiss with Jenni Hermoso after the women’s World Cup final was “damaging the image” of Spanish football.
Hermoso said “at no time” did she consent to the kiss on the lips following the 1-0 win in the final against England in Sydney, which Rubiales described as “mutual, euphoric and consensual”. “It’s a shame that a beautiful story that so many players have built over so many years has been soiled.” The 46-year-old, however, may face further complications with Spanish media reporting Sunday that the country's administrative court for sport will meet on Monday to consider a request from the government to suspend him from his duties as president.
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