The head of Spain's Olympic Committee on Friday said the actions of soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales, who unleashed a furore by grabbing and kissing a female footballer, were an 'isolated incident' that did not represent Spanish sport as a whole.
Alejandro Blanco, President of Madrid 2020 bid committee speaks during their presentation to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, in Buenos Aires September 7, 2013. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci/File PhotoMADRID, Sept 1 - The head of Spain's Olympic Committee on Friday said the actions of soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales, who unleashed a furore by grabbing and kissing a female footballer, were an "isolated incident" that did not represent Spanish sport as a whole.
"I refuse to accept that the image of a complicated, difficult moment, which should never have happened, should distort the reality of Spanish sport," he added.in Spain, unleashing anger that had been building for years, and triggering a torrent of allegations from other women in football of predatory behaviour by men.
Aside from the kiss, Rubiales also drew criticism for grabbing his genitals while celebrating the team's win from the VIP box next to Spain's Queen Letizia and her 16-year-old daughter.
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