Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales embraced then kissed Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the World Cup final trophy podium after Sundays 1-0 win over England; Rubiales has faced calls to resign as a result of the incident
FIFPRO later came out in support of Hermoso and requested FIFA open an investigation into Rubiales.
The announced on Tuesday night it had called an extraordinary meeting of its general assembly for Friday, and that"internal proceedings" were open in relation to integrity issues arising from the trophy ceremony. "What kind of upside-down world are we in? On the biggest stage, where you should be celebrating, Jenni has to be physically assaulted by this guy."
"Think how much that Spanish team had to shoulder: some of the players who stood up way back last year still aren't on the team," Rapinoe said.Rubiales said on Monday the kiss happened"in a spontaneous way" and"without bad intention" but said it"seems like it has caused a commotion".
"This is especially true when players are put in a position of vulnerability because a physical approach or gesture is initiated by a person who holds power over them."In Spain, acting minister for sports and culture Miquel Iceta told public broadcaster RNE"it is unacceptable to kiss a player on the lips to congratulate her".
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