Aleksander Čeferin, President of the Association of European Associations (UEFA), believes it is inappropriate for Luis Rubiales, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), to kiss Spanish football player Jennifer Hermoso. He shared his opinion with L’Equipe.
“I am a lawyer and one of the vice presidents of FIFA. His case is in the hands of the disciplinary committee of the international federation. Any of my comments will mean pressure. I must say that I am sorry that such an event marred the victory of the Spanish national team. We need to change something.
What he did was, of course, inappropriate. We all know this. I hope he realizes that this is inappropriate. That’s enough for now because the disciplinary committee will make the decision,” he said.
Luis Rubiales, who was happy with the victory of the national team, hugged Jennifer Hermoso and kissed him on the lips at the award ceremony held after the 2023 World Cup final, where the Spaniards defeated the British (1: 0). Many journalists and fans criticized Rubiales, calling his behavior extreme.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) filed a disciplinary case against the official. Rubiales himself said after the incident that he was not considering resigning because of the scandal.
Previously hospitalized Rubiales’ mother, who joined the hunger strike.