Spanish FA president's kiss on Jennifer Hermoso after Women's World Cup victory sparks controversy

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Spain stunned the world on Sunday when they defeated England to win their first World Cup title, but controversy rose during the trophy celebration.

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales joined La Roja on the stage and greeted members of the team. Rubiales was seen on the stage putting his hands over Hermoso’s head and giving her a kiss. He patted her on the back as she left the stage.

The exchange prompted outrage on X, the company formerly known as Twitter. Hermoso was later asked about it on Spain’s La 1.

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A smiling Jennifer Hermoso of Spain with the FIFA Women's World Cup winners' trophy after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023, in Sydney, Australia.  (Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)

"Yeah, I did not enjoy that," she said, via The Telegraph.

Hermoso later told Cadena COPE the gesture was "no big deal." She also downplayed it in an interview with Spain’s EFE.

"It was a mutual, totally spontaneous gesture because of the huge joy of winning a World Cup," she said. "The 'presi' and I have a great relationship. His behavior with us has been a '10.' It was a natural gesture, of affection and gratitude . . . We've won a World Cup, and we won't get away from what's important."

Rubiales said those who were critical over him were "idiots," according to ESPN.

"There are idiots everywhere," Rubiales added. "When two people have a gesture of affection, that isn't important, we can't pay attention to idiocy. We're [world] champions and I'll focus on that."

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