Jenni Hermoso is having a hell of a week. The Spain international has had quite a week filled with mixed feelings. She led her country to its first-ever Women’s FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday, and what happened during the celebrations has made her the subject of discussion from everyone worldwide regarding women’s football.
Although words of support have poured in from across the globe, the former PSG star is now exploring her legal options in the aftermath of the ill-advised kiss from the president of the Spanish FA, Luis Rubiales, who hasn’t been able to keep his name from the headlines for his unacceptable actions on Sunday.
Why is Spain international Jenni Hermoso reportedly suing RFEF President?
Luis Rubiales has been trending for the wrong reasons, and somewhere in his room, he’ll be wishing he hadn’t let his emotions get the best of him during the celebrations of Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. As the president of the RFEF, Rubiales was present at the World Cup final, which saw Spain beat England 1-0, courtesy of Olga Carmona’s goal in the first half of the game.
Emotions were at their highest after the final whistle as Spain celebrated their first World Cup trophy in their women’s football history. However, things took a quick turn when Luis Rubiales planted a kiss on Jenni Hermoso’s lips during the celebrations, which quickly caused a stir on social media after videos of the Spanish FA president’s actions emerged.
Jenni Hermoso is now reportedly exploring her legal actions against the RFEF president through her organizations. The Spain international released a new statement yesterday: “My union, FUTPRO, in coordination with my agency, TMJ, are taking care of defending my interests and being interlocutors on this matter.”
Luis Rubiales can’t possibly remain Spanish FA president after all this.
Unnaceptable.
— Leyla Hamed (@leylahamed) August 21, 2023
“We ask the RFEF to implement the necessary protocols to ensure the rights of our players and adopt exemplary measures. It is essential that our national team is represented by figures that project its values of equality and respect in all areas,” the union added.
Which infamous incident took place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup?
It’s always sad when non-football issues are clouding the efforts of a team for over a month at a major tournament – in fact, the biggest tournament in world football. Spain’s World Cup triumph was sealed on Sunday in a 1-0 win over England, but everyone is talking about the aftermath of the celebrations rather than the victory itself.
🔴 The apologies of Luis Rubiales (president of the Spanish football federation): "I want to apologize for all that this has caused. We both have a wonderful relationship, as with the other players. I was wrong , I have to admit" pic.twitter.com/huVuK4LECi
— News Foot (@NewsFoot89) August 21, 2023
Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on her lips, something the midfielder quickly frowned at. “I didn’t like that,” she said after her teammates showed the video. Although Luis Rubiales has apologized for his actions, Jenni Hermoso is now looking to sue the RFEF president for sexually harassing her on live TV.
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