Spanish soccer president kisses player on the mouth during trophy presentation (without her consent

Hermoso was asked about the embrace after the match by Spanish TV station La 1 and, appearing somewhat uncomfortable, told them: 'Eh... yeah, I did not enjoy that.'


She said the same thing when asked on a livestream on her Instagram from Spain's dressing rooms.

Footage of the kiss has gone viral online since it was seen on air, with some supporters hugely critical of Rubiales' behaviour.

One infuriated fan said: 'The behaviour of Rubiales on that podium was absolutely grim. Highly highly inappropriate!'

Another added: 'This is just awful, there’s absolutely nothing justifying Rubiales behaviour.'

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Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales kisses player during World Cup celebrations, prompting outcry


Spain's victory in Sunday's Women's World Cup final was a triumphant one. It should have been a solely joyous one for players who'd "grown up thinking football didn’t belong to us," as captain Irene Paredes said Saturday; players who'd braved Spain's infamous machista culture, dedicated their lives to soccer, and elevated their country to the pinnacle of the sport.

But instead, it triggered complicated feelings. Then, in the aftermath, Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales triggered controversy.

During the World Cup's traditional on-field medal ceremony, he kissed veteran midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

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Among fans, it sparked both confusion and outrage. There is no indication that Hermoso and Rubiales are in a relationship, or that the kiss was anything other than unwanted. To many, it reeked of the machismo that still dominates Spanish society.

Every single one of his antics Sunday stole attention away from the victorious players. He forced his way into the middle of the celebrations, hugging players enthusiastically and posing for pictures with Vilda. Separate images also appeared to show him kissing a second player, Olga Carmona, on the cheek. (He was also pictured kissing Vilda.)

As video of the Hermoso kiss spread, so did condemnation. Some Spanish journalists pointed out that the federation's policy on sexual violence stipulates that "forced kisses" are considered "unacceptable conduct with immediate consequences."

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