Sizzling Controversy Unleashed: Spanish FA President's Shocking Trophy Podium Act with Jennifer Hermoso!

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales issued an apology for his action of kissing Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the trophy celebrations of the World Cup final. Video footage captured the moment when Rubiales embraced Hermoso as she received her medal on the trophy podium after Spain's 1-0 victory against England on Sunday.

During a statement on Monday, Rubalies humbly acknowledged, "I must confess, I was completely mistaken. My actions were not meant to cause harm, but rather arose from a moment of overwhelming enthusiasm. Unfortunately, this led to an unintended uproar when viewed from an external perspective.

"I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and commit to learning from this experience. As I reflect upon my role as president, I recognize the importance of exercising greater caution."

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Forward Jennifer Hermoso, Spain's all-time leading goal scorer, expressed her discontent with the incident during an Instagram live video after the trophy ceremony, stating "I did not find any enjoyment in it."

The Spanish federation gave comments to AFP stating that Hermoso later explained, "The gesture we made was completely spontaneous, driven by the overwhelming joy of winning the World Cup. The president and I share a strong bond, and his demeanor towards all of us has been exemplary. It was a genuine display of affection and gratitude."

We News has contacted the Spanish FA for comment.

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Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales

'Reaction in Spain has been polarised'

Hermoso, who was part of the starting lineup against England in the World Cup final on Sunday, unfortunately failed to convert a penalty in the second half, as Mary Earps made a remarkable save.

The response in Spain has generated divided opinions. While some individuals believe that it was simply a spontaneous reaction and not a significant issue, effectively defending him in a sense. On the other hand, there are those who question his actions and thoughts, considering them highly inappropriate.

In an attempt to minimize the issue, she downplayed it to the media, emphasizing their strong relationship and highlighting his continual support for the girls during the tournament. She also stated that he has displayed exemplary behavior. However, on social media, she expressed a lack of enjoyment towards the situation. This leaves us uncertain about her genuine feelings regarding the matter.

If her discomfort is genuine, we must address the underlying issue to understand why she feels unable to express herself openly.

The responses have been polarizing, with some downplaying the significance and others appalled by what they witnessed, calling for his resignation as the President of the Spanish FA.

How Spain and football reacted

How Spain and football reacted

"It is a daily experience of sexual violence that women endure, one that has remained largely unnoticed until now, and one that we must not accept as normal," stated Ms. Montero in a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

In the meantime, FIFPRO, the global players' union, expressed deep sorrow over the incident of the kiss.

FIFPRO expressed their disappointment at the unfortunate incident that tarnished a significant moment for the players of the Spain national team, which was being broadcast to a worldwide audience. In a statement, they emphasized that unsolicited physical gestures towards players are neither appropriate nor acceptable in any situation, particularly when the players are vulnerable due to the imbalance of power and authority.

Mr Rubiales also is a UEFA vice-president and was the European football body's most senior elected representative at the final in Australia.