Spanish FA president's kiss on Jennifer Hermoso after Women's World Cup victory sparks controversy
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Spanish football president embroiled in kiss controversy
The Spanish football federation president has been criticised by government ministers in the country for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the celebrations of their Women's World Cup victory.
Kecaman akibat Kecupan Presiden Federasi Spanyol ke Pesepakbola Putri
Aksi Luis Rubiales di podium juara Piala Dunia Wanita 2023 dikecam banyak pihak. Gara-garanya, Presiden Sepakbola Spanyol (RFEF) itu mencium pemainnya.
Spanish Midfielder Opens Up On 'Kiss' Controversy During FIFA Women's World Cup Final
Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso defended Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales after he came under fire for kissing her on the lips following the team's Women's World Cup victory on Sunday. Rubiales was criticised on social media for his celebration with Hermoso during the medal ceremony after Spain beat England 1-0 to lift the trophy for the first time. "I didn't like it," said Spain midfielder Hermoso on an Instagram live stream after the game, although she was laughing as she spoke. Later Hermoso said the moment was a "natural gesture of affection". "It was a totally spontaneous mutual gesture because of the immense joy that winning a World Cup brings," said Hermoso, in comments passed to AFP by the Spanish federation.
All the suffering was worth it, says Spain coach Vilda
SYDNEY : The Spanish FA (RFEF) did not wait long after Spain won the Women's World Cup on Sunday before posting a pointed message on social media with a picture of coach Jorge Vilda kissing the trophy below the words "VILDA IN".
Mutiny cloud dissipated as Spain thrive without unhappy players
MADRID : Spain are arguably the biggest surprise of the Women's World Cup given the backdrop to their run to the final for the first time was a locker room revolt that robbed them of some of their best players.
Spain turmoil in the past, says coach Jorge Vilda as side gear up for World Cup semi-final against Sweden
Spain coach Jorge Vilda said his team would not be in the Women's World Cup semi-finals if the country's soccer federation had not backed him during last year's player revolt.
Vilda credits FA's support during player revolt for Spain's first semi-final
AUCKLAND : Spain coach Jorge Vilda said his team would not be in the Women's World Cup semi-finals if the country's soccer federation had not backed him during last year's player revolt.