Luis Rubiales, former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, told the court that kissing national team player Jenny Hermoso was approved by him in advance. His words are quoted Spor.es.
“I was passing by and congratulating the other players and the coach. He came over to hug me. When we hugged, I told him we wouldn’t have won the World Cup without him. I asked if I could kiss her and she said, “Okay.” It happened as naturally as winning the lottery or winning the World Cup, it was all spontaneous. He told me himself that it would be worth it,” Rubiales said.
At the award ceremony held after the 2023 World Cup final, in which the Spanish team defeated the English team 1-0, Luis Rubiales, who was happy with the victory of the national team, hugged football player Jennifer Hermoso and kissed her on the lips. Many journalists and fans criticized Rubiales, calling his behavior extreme.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) filed a disciplinary case against the official. On September 11, under public pressure, Rubiales was forced to leave his post.
Previously coach of the Russian women’s national football team spoke About Rubiales’ kiss scandal.