Public apology from the President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Louis Rubiales, for his Unsolicited kiss with player Jenni Hermoso during the celebration of Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup were “insufficient”This was announced on Tuesday by the Acting Prime Minister of Spain. Pedro Sanchez.
Pedro Sanchez.
The incident, which took place during the gold medal presentation for Spain’s women’s team after beating England 1-0 in the final on Sunday, sparked outrage inside and outside Spain, with many, including ministers, demanding Rubiales’ resignation.
“It was an unacceptable gesture and Mr. Rubiales’ apology is not enough; they are not even adequate,” Sanchez said at a press conference.
We must continue to take steps to clarify what we have seen in the media.
Sanchez said the RFEF is not part of the Spanish government, which does not have the power to appoint or dismiss its president.
Hermoso’s first reaction to the kiss was a comment to her teammates in the locker room. “Hey I didn’t like it” said, judging by the video posted on instagram And YouTube in various ways, although he later downplayed the incident in a statement released through the federation.
Faced with mounting criticism, Rubiales posted an apology video late Monday night, tentatively calling critics “idiots”.
(According to information from Reuters)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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