Published on the official website of the human rights organization Amnesty International expressionHe called for action against Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
At the award ceremony held after the 2023 World Cup final, where the Spaniards defeated the English (1: 0), Rubiales, who was happy with the victory of the national team, hugged football player Hermoso and kissed his lips. Many journalists and fans criticized Rubiales, calling his behavior extreme.
According to Amnesty International, the official committed sexual violence against a football player, which required disciplinary action.
“The RFEF must take urgent action by properly investigating what happened, focusing on player protection, and adhering to anti-sexual assault protocol,” the organization said.
Former Italian journalist Mikael Braga declarationHe said that Russian football player Arsen Zakharyan made the right choice by transferring to Spanish Real Sociedad.