The forward has now defended Luis Rubiales' actions at the World Cup final.
Rubiales, 45, received a huge amount of criticism for his overly familiar conduct with Spain’s players as they collected their winners’ medals, hugging and kissing every player on the cheek.
When Hermoso made her way along the line-up of dignitaries and embraced the Spanish FA president, he grabbed her by the head and kissed her on the lips.during an Instagram live from the dressing room afterwards., telling the players that a trip to Ibiza – a reward for winning the World Cup – would also be a chance to ‘celebrate the wedding of Jenni and Luis Rubiales’.
In an effort to quell the furore that has been created, Hermoso has now released a statement to Spanish press downplaying the kiss and says Rubiales shares an excellent relationship with the squad. ‘It was a completely spontaneous mutual gesture due to the immense joy of winning a World Cup,’ said Hermoso several hours after her rather different comments on the Instagram live.‘The president and I have a great relationship; his behaviour towards all of us has been exemplary, and it was a natural expression of affection and gratitude.
‘There’s no need to overanalyse a gesture of friendship and gratitude; we’ve won a World Cup, and we won’t stray from what’s important.’, with 15 players writing a letter to the Spanish FA earlier this year saying they would not play under him.
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