Right now, the president of the Spanish Football Federation kisses the player on the mouth during the trophy presentation after Spain’s 1-0 win over England in the World Cup final
This is the moment when the male president of the Spanish Football Federation grabs one of the world champions from La Roja and kisses her on the mouth.
The victorious Spanish stars took the podium after defeating the Lionesses at Stadium Australia and collected their gold medals from FIFA President Gianni Infantino after beating England 1-0 in tonight’s final.
Spain star Jenni Hermoso and her team-mates were congratulated by dignitaries including Queen Letizia, who dressed all in red in support of her compatriots and gave the players a warm hug.
Also on the stage was Spanish FA head coach Luis Rubiales, who put his arms around striker Jenni Hermoso, hugging her tightly while whispering in her ear.
Then he put both hands on the back of her head and kissed her on the mouth.
This is the moment when the male president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, grabs one of La Roja’s world champions, Jenni Hermoso, and kisses her on the mouth
Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales (right) threw his arms around Spain striker Jenni Hermoso, hugging her tightly while whispering in her ear
Asked about the hug after the game by Spanish TV channel La 1, Hermoso responded with a slightly uneasy look: “Uh…yeah, I didn’t like that.”
Asked about the hug after the game by Spanish TV channel La 1, Hermoso responded with a slightly uneasy look: “Uh…yeah, I didn’t like that.”
Footage of the kiss went viral on the internet after it was seen on the air. Some supporters said Rubiales’ behavior was inappropriate.
Hermoso, 33, is one of the world’s most celebrated women’s soccer players, spanning a career spanning nearly two decades.
She found success at top Spanish football clubs Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano and Hermoso also played for prestigious European teams, Swedish team Tyreso and Paris Saint-German.
She currently plays for Pachuca, a Mexican team.
Throughout her career, Hermoso has won seven Spanish league titles with their respective clubs, as well as eight club trophies.
She played for Barcelona when the team won the 2021 Champions League.
Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso controls the ball past England defender Jessica Carter in the World Cup final
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