Luis Rubiales ‘damaging the image’ of Spain after controversial kiss incident with Jenni Hermoso, claims Barcelona legend

Luis Rubiales has been at the center of controversy ever since Spain's women's World Cup win.

Luis Rubiales ‘damaging the image’ of Spain after controversial kiss incident with Jenni Hermoso, claims Barcelona legend

Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso

Andrés Iniesta has had his say on the Rubiales controversy after taking to Twitter. Iniesta has come out against the Spanish FA President stating that his actions were unacceptable and are damaging the image of Spain.

Luis Rubiales’s controversy has taken the football world by storm. Not even 2 weeks in, we see new stories on the subject every day. A plethora of players have had their say on the topic with only Luis Enrique taking a rather neutral stance. Every other person is against Rubiales and his actions. Iniesta is the latest addition to this as he has publicly stated his disgust at Rubiales. As a man with three daughters, Iniesta understands how Jenni Hermoso must have felt. If one of his daughters were up on that stage instead and was publicly humiliated like that after winning a World Cup, Iniesta would have been furious.

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“I cannot imagine the feeling that all the players….how they are not talking about the great tournament” continued Iniesta. The Spanish WNT’s achievement has truly gone under the radar. Luis Rubiales’ actions have dirtied the beautiful achievement of the WNT. Iniesta is further embarrassed that they have to put up with this man who publicly humiliated Spanish Football after not resigning and hosting an embarrassing press conference defending his name. He believes that such behaviors left unpunished will damage Spain’s reputation and also their football around the globe.

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With rumours circulating that the RFEF will prevent Spanish Teams from participating in Europe if Rubiales is forced to resign, the public embarrassment is yet to stop.

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Spain’s moment of massive glory at 2010 World Cup

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Spain lift the World Cup (Source: via AFP)

2010. Spain are World Cup Champions. A 116th-minute goal by Andrés Iniesta, assisted by Fabregas, helps Spain lift their very first World Cup. The run however did not start with a victory. In Spain’s first group stage game, they lost to Switzerland 1-0. Spain entered the WC as Euro winners. The result took many by surprise. The surprise did not last long as Spain won their next two games against Honduras and Chile advancing them to the next stage.

The Ro16 was against Portugal. A goal by David Villa separated the two sides as Spain ran out 1-0 winners. Spain faced Paraguay in the QFs. Paraguay put the ball in the back of the net through Nelson Valdez which, however, was given as offside. Too bad VAR did not exist because the replay showed that he was indeed onside. Óscar Cardozo for Paraguay also missed a penalty. Spain could have been 2-0 down. Spain also missed a penalty through Xabi Alonso. Both keepers were now heroes do their nations. David Villa sealed the victory after his shot his the bar twice before finally going in.

Spain faced Germany in the SFs with the Germans missing their top scorer Thomas Müller. Xavi‘s corner at the 73rd minute found Carlos Puyol who scored the only goal of the game. The Spanish were headed to the finals. Spain vs Netherlands for the World Cup. Arjen Robben was through one on one after a beautiful ball by Nigel De Jong. Iker Casillas came out on top as the Spanish GK kept their WC dreams alive with a heroic save. David Villa also had an incredible opportunity to score if not for Heitinga‘s block.

Fabregas missed a golden opportunity as he shot the ball instead of laying it off for David Villa who had an empty net in front of him. Everyone remembers Iniesta’s goal on the night as the separator between the two. However, Jesús Navas deserves plaudits for his performance in the game. He is the player who brought the ball from defense to attack which eventually led to Iniesta scoring the winner.

Spain lifted the World Cup as they beat the Netherlands and the photo of Casillas with the WC is forever immortalized.

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