Spain Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has called RFEF president Luis Rubiales' actions in World Cup towards Jenni Hermoso as an 'unacceptable gesture'.
Rubiales' position as head of the Spanish FA is coming under increasing pressure as PM Sanchez has also hit out at him for his actions and insisted that mere "apologies are not enough" considering the magnitude of the incident."What we saw was an unacceptable gesture, Rubiales' apologies are not enough, I even think they are not adequate. He has to continue taking steps to clarify what we all saw," he told.
claiming the actions were "totally spontaneous mutual gesture because of the immense joy that winning a World Cup brings." She further stressed that the official's " behaviour with all of us has been outstanding and it was a natural gesture of affection and gratitude."Despite the apology, Rubiales stands on shaken ground and it remains to be seen if he chooses to put down his paper amid growing pressure from Spanish politicians including the head of the government.
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