The president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, is facing criticism after he kissed Spain’s star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips in an inappropriate celebration of the nation’s Women’s World Cup Final victory over England in Sydney on Sunday night.
The incident took place on stage, where Rubiales and Spain’s Queen Letizia were presenting medals to the tournament winners.
The president’s actions have sparked confusion and outrage on social media, with many considering his behavior inappropriate and disrespectful.
No private relationship is known between the two.
¿Esto de Rubiales no va a tener consecuencias penales? pic.twitter.com/B7QSZMDuu2
— Pablo Echenique (@PabloEchenique) August 20, 2023
