Spain's Jorge Vilda rips Luis Rubiales in latest twist to kiss drama

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Spain’s women’s soccer coach Jorge Vilda ripped the federation president Luis Rubiales in the latest twist in the saga following the squad’s first Women’s World Cup championship.

Vilda initially supported Rubiales after he refused to resign following pressure from Spanish officials. However, once FIFA hit Rubiales with a 90-day suspension, Vilda offered his own rebuke.

"The events that have taken place since Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in its history and to this day have been a real nonsense and have generated an unprecedented situation, tarnishing a well-deserved victory for our players and our country," Vilda told Spain’s EFE.

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Spain's head coach Jorge Vilda celebrates with the gold medal after the final of Women's World Cup soccer between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

"I regret deeply that the victory of Spanish women’s football has been harmed by the inappropriate behavior that our until now top leader, Luis Rubiales, has carried out and that he himself has recognized.

"There is no doubt that it is unacceptable and does not reflect at all the principles and values that I defend in my life, in sport in general and in football in particular."

The entire issue stems from Rubiales’ antics during and after Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory over England. In the stands, he was seen grabbing his crotch with underage kids nearby, and while on the podium, he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

Hermoso initially said she "did not enjoy that" and then downplayed the incident. After days of dwelling on