"Arrr, the Spanish FA cap'n, Luis Rubiales, be askin' fer forgiveness fer plantin' a kiss on Jenni Hermoso's lips, raisin' quite the ruckus!"
2023-08-21
Arrr, the scurvy Spanish football federation scallywag, Luis Rubiales, be beggin' fer forgiveness for plantin' a smooch on the fair lass Jenni Hermoso durin' the Women's World Cup shindig. Arrr, seems like he be mixin' his football with some amorous affairs.
Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales apologized for a controversial moment during the Women's World Cup ceremony. Rubiales faced backlash after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips and putting his hands over her head during the trophy and medal ceremony. He further fueled the controversy by calling critics "idiots." Rubiales acknowledged his mistake and stated that there was no bad intention or bad faith. Hermoso initially expressed her discomfort with the gesture, but later downplayed it, saying it was "no big deal" and a spontaneous gesture of joy. Rubiales described it as something natural and normal, but acknowledged that it had caused a stir and apologized, realizing the need for greater care as the president of an important institution like the federation. Social media reacted strongly to the incident, with some expressing concern over Rubiales' behavior and the lack of consent. Spain won their first-ever World Cup by defeating England 1-0. The Spanish Equality Minister, Irene Montero, also commented on the issue, emphasizing the importance of consent and rejecting the normalization of non-consensual acts. Rubiales' apology came after the historic victory, overshadowing the celebration of the team's achievement.