Social Media took to storm on Friday when Luis Rubiales declared that despite the controversy surrounding his forced kiss of Jenni Hermoso, a player from the Spanish National Soccer team. The incident took place after the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final. Rubiales stated he would not step down as President of the Spanish FA (RFEF).
Following reports that he would leave his position today, the Spaniard shocked the soccer community by refusing to do so. He further accused the press and officials of “social assassination.”
Furthermore, Rubiales vehemently defended his actions, expressing his disagreement with those who labeled the kiss as an “assault.” He said “Ms. Yolanda Díaz, Ms. Montero, Ms. Belarra, Mr. Echenique have referred (to the kiss) with the words like ‘assault.’ I am going to take action against these people.”
🚨🎙️| Luis Rubiales: “Ms. Yolanda Díaz, Ms. Montero, Ms. Belarra, Mr. Echenique have referred (to the kiss) with the words like 'assault.’ I am going to take action against these people.” [@La_SER] pic.twitter.com/kN3k7q2ElU
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) August 25, 2023
Many debates and discussions are being sparked by the incident involving Luis Rubiales and the post-game kiss. While some people believe it was just a celebratory gesture and supported him, others believe it was improper and that he should resign.
One stated, “How can he even have the audacity to say that,” following his statement where he defended himself.
How can he even have the audacity to say that
— BarcaPitlane (@BarcaPitlane) August 25, 2023
Another fan said, “He Should Be In Jail.”
Previously, Yolanda Diaz, who is an important government official in Spain, made it clear on social media platforms that Rubiales should leave his position with immediate effect. She thinks that actions like the kiss should not be tolerated anymore and that Rubiales should not stay in charge.
Alexia Putellas takes a stand on the kissing scandal between Luis Rubiales and Jenni Hermoso
A new voice has entered the conversation surrounding the controversial kissing incident between Luis Rubiales and Jenni Hermoso. Alexia Putellas, a star player on Spain’s women’s soccer team and one of the standout performers in the recently concluded World Cup, has taken a firm stance against the behavior exhibited by Luis Rubiales.
In a show of support for her teammate Jenni Hermoso, Alexia Putellas expressed her solidarity and shared a message on Twitter. Her words, “This is unacceptable. It’s over. With you, Jenni Hermoso,” demonstrated her unwavering support for Hermoso.
Esto es inaceptable. Se acabó. Contigo compañera @Jennihermoso
— Alexia Putellas (@alexiaputellas) August 25, 2023
Moreover, Cata Coll, a goalkeeper and fellow player from Barcelona, conveyed her feelings about the situation through social media. In her message, she expressed regret that the focus had shifted away from the team’s collective effort to an individual’s actions.
She wrote, “What a shame to me that us 23 players are not the protagonists… it’s over. With you to the death, Jenni Hermoso.”
The solidarity and support for Hermoso extend beyond individual messages. Her club, Barcelona, released an official statement in which they characterized Luis Rubiales’ conduct as “improper and unfortunate.”
