Spanish women's national team soccer coach Jorge Vilda has been fired amid the non-consensual kiss controversy.
September 5, 2023, 4:40 PMJorge Vilda , Head Coach of Spain, is congratulated by Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales after the team's semi-final victory at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand, Aug. 15, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand.
Rubiales kissed Hermoso following the Spanish women's soccer team's first-ever World Cup victory on August 20, when they defeated England 1-0 in Sydney, Australia. Rubiales grabbed Hermoso's head in both of his hands during the post-match medal ceremony and kissed her on the mouth. Hermoso subsequently said the kiss was non-consensual. The resulting backlash and criticism prompted FIFA to suspend Rubiales as they investigated the incident.
The Head Coach of Spain, Jorge Vilda, left, talks with Luis Rubiales, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match at Stadium Australia, Aug. 20, 2023, in Sydney.Vilda was already unpopular with the players he coached.
"The performance of Mr. Rubiales, both at that time and in the hours that followed, it is not acceptable under any circumstances," the statement said.
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