Alexia Putellas offers support to Spanish star Jennifer Hermoso after controversial kiss, terms Luis Rubiales’ act ‘unacceptable’
Spain National Men's Team players come forth in support of Hermoso.
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Jenni Hermoso & Alexia Putellas. (Via Relevo)
Following the controversy around Luis Rubiales, RFEF President ‘kissing’ Spain World Cup Winner Jenni Hermoso on the lips, several players and clubs alike have come forward to express their distaste and protest. Many have stated that his behavior towards Hermoso and several other players was unacceptable and cannot be left unpunished. Recently, National teammate Alexia Putellas has broken her silence regarding the same.
Putellas recently posted on X, “This is unacceptable. It’s over. With you, Jenni Hermoso” after Rubiales called a meeting of the Spanish Federation, and repeatedly said that “I will not resign”. Spanish World Cup celebrations were tainted after the President was seen kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips as she went up to receive her medal. The player then expressed that ‘it did not feel good’ and that the President had kissed her without consent. Several players and teams, including Atletico Madrid, have come forward, calling for the resignation of President Rubiales.
The Spanish Federation released a comment defending the President, while several members of the Spanish Women’s team have declared that they will play no more matches unless Rubiales resigns. The situation is heating up as Rubiales’ position remains on a knife edge.
Spain National Men’s Team striker refuses to play unless Rubiales resigns
In an act of solidarity with Jennifer Hermoso, a member of the Men’s National team has come forward and declared that he will not feature for the team unless and until RFEF President Luis Rubiales resigns. Following the controversy around the unsolicited ‘kiss’ during the award ceremony in the final, Rubiales has been under massive pressure from fans, players, and teams alike to resign from his post. Rubiales however, remains strong in his stand that he will not resign.
Borga Iglesias from the men’s NT has said that he will not play again unless Rubiales resigns. The Spanish striker was called up for the World Cup in Qatar but did not feature in any games. Héctor Bellerín has also posted on social media regarding the same.
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