Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the World Cup final celebrations; Rubiales has apologised and said he was completely wrong; acting Spain prime minister Pedro Sanchez: Rubiales apologies are not enough, I even think they are not adequate
The kiss caused an immediate outcry both inside Spain and abroad. Deputy prime minister Yolanda Diaz said Rubiales"has harassed and assaulted" a woman and called for his resignation, while the country's equality minister said it was an act of"sexual assault".
Asked if Rubiales should leave his position, Sanchez said it was not his decision because the Spanish FA is not controlled by the government.Hermoso, who is Spain's all-time record scorer, said she"did not enjoy it" when asked about the incident during an Instagram live video, but a statement released later on her behalf defended Rubiales.
Rubiales, a former player, has led the Spanish FA since 2018 and is up for re-election next year. He is also a UEFA vice-president and was the European football body's most senior elected representative at the World Cup final in Australia.'Reaction in Spain has been polarised'"The reaction has been polarised in Spain. Some people felt it was no big deal, that they were both caught up in the moment and it was a snap reaction - they're defending him in a way.
"But on social media she said she didn't really like it. I think we're not really clear as to how she feels about it.
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