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The validity of a statement that the Spanish FA put out on behalf of Jennifer Hermoso, absolving Luis Rubiales of any wrongdoing is now being called into question as reports suggest that the RFEF released that declaration without the player's input
The Spanish FA have been accused of releasing a false statement attributed to La Roja star Jennifer Hermoso in a bid to put out the fire caused by its president Luis Rubiales kissing the veteran midfielder on the lips after the World Cup final.
Conflicting Hermoso statements
During the incident in question, RFEF president Rubiales can be seen kissing Hermoso on the lips after Spain secured victory in the final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the midfielder was heard on an Instagram live video saying, "Hey, I didn't like it [the kiss], but what do I do?”
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18:43 - 20.08.2023
Jenni Hermoso: Spain World Cup Winner says she didn't like the kiss from Federation President Rubiales
Jennifer Hermoso was kissed on the mouth by the president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, after receiving her winners medal.
Following backlash over the incident, another quote was attributed to Hermoso by the RFEF which read, “It was a mutual gesture, totally spontaneous due to the immense joy that winning a World Cup brings. The president and I have a great relationship, his behaviour with all of us has been outstanding and it was a natural gesture of affection and gratitude.
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12:44 - 21.08.2023
Spanish FA president slams ‘idiots’ for questioning ‘insignificant’ kiss with World Cup winner
Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain's FA, has defended his kiss with World Cup-winning star Jenni Hermoso as just a show of affection despite facing backlash for his actions after the final against England
“People shouldn’t second guess a gesture of friendship and gratitude, we have won a World Cup and we are not going to deviate from what is important.”
RFEF-issued statement called into question
The quote was meant to douse the growing flames caused by the controversial kiss, but it did not stop several people and bodies from calling for Rubiales’ resignation.
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RFEF president Rubiales apologises for Hermoso kiss
Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales apologises for kissing Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup final.
Worse still, the credibility of the quote has been called into question, with the RFEF accused of releasing the statement on behalf of the player without consulting her.
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07:56 - 24.08.2023
Jenni Hermoso to take legal action against Rubiales after forced kiss
Spanish World Cup Winning forward, Jenni Hermoso has decided to pursue action against Luis Rubiales after she was forcefully kissed.
The Spanish FA have refused to deny or confirm the claims that they doctored the statement attributed to Hermoso, but the player in a recent statement in conjunction with FUTPro has asked that “appropriate measures” be taken against Rubiales.
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15:06 - 24.08.2023
Luis Rubiales: FIFA to investigate Spanish FA president over World Cup Final kiss
FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales for his shocking behaviour at Sunday's Women's World Cup final.
Rubiales, who is now the subject of a FIFA investigation, could face serious sanctions as pressure mounts on him to resign his position as RFEF president, with a general meeting of the federation set to hold on Friday August 25th.
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