Spanish FA President’s family SLAMS criticism over Kissgate, blames ‘excessive euphoria’ for the controversial incident

After video of Hermoso joking about the 'assault' in her team bus, Rubiales has hit back at FIFA questioning if trauma is humorous.

Spanish FA President’s family SLAMS criticism over Kissgate, blames ‘excessive euphoria’ for the controversial incident

`Spanish FA President kissing Jenni Hermoso at the podium (Source: Twitter)

The family of Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales has vehemently defended him against allegations of sexism. Portraying him as a loving and respectful man amid a recent incident controversy. This incident involved Rubiales kissing World Cup-winning player Jenni Hermoso on the lips. It led to his suspension by FIFA. Pressure mounts on him to resign from his position. Rubiales’ family has spoken out in his defense, stating that he is the victim of an unjust “witch hunt.”

One family member argued that the controversial kiss resulted from “excessive euphoria.” Rather than a sexual assault, as some critics have claimed. They rejected the notion that Rubiales had committed any assault. They claimed the allegations against him lacked foundation and were far from the truth.

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His family provided photographs from their family album to reshape the narrative surrounding Rubiales. The pictures depict him in a positive light. These photos show Rubiales actively participating in family celebrations as a caring father, uncle, and cousin. The family source stressed that Rubiales is an affectionate individual. According to them, he adores his family and understands how to treat women respectfully.

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Despite calls for his resignation from regional FA leaders, Rubiales has adamantly refused to step down as the head of the Spanish FA. The controversy has intensified, and a ruling regarding his future is anticipated from the country’s sporting tribunal. Throughout this ordeal, Rubiales has remained resolute, even referring to his critics as illogical and stubborn during a press conference, further complicating an already heated situation.

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Jenni Hermoso is captured laughing about the Kissgate incident on the team bus

(L) Jennifer Hermoso (R) Luis Rubiales
(L) Jennifer Hermoso (R) Luis Rubiales (Source: Reuters)


Luis Rubiales, the disgraced president of the Spanish FA, has forwarded FIFA a recently unearthed video.FIFA suspended Rubiales from all football-related activities for 90 days. He faces mounting pressure to resign following the kiss incident. The video, uploaded to X by journalist Alvise Perez, shows Hermoso laughing about a meme related to the controversy.

The fallout from the incident during the World Cup final presentation has led to calls for Rubiales to step down, with Spanish prosecutors even looking into whether the kiss constitutes sexual harassment. In the newly surfaced clip, recorded on the team bus after their win over England, Hermoso holds up an image of the kiss next to a picture of Spain’s goalkeeper kissing his partner after the men’s 2010 World Cup win.

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She is heard telling teammates how Rubiales held her head, and some of her players are heard chanting “kiss, kiss” and “presi, presi” (short for president) in another part of the clip. In a previously seen dressing room video, Jennifer Hermoso stated that she “did not like it, but what could I do?” She later clarified that she “in no moment” consented to the kiss and considered herself “the victim of an aggression.”

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