Luis Rubiales resigned following a controversial kiss with player Jennifer Hermoso during the 2023 Women's World Cup medal ceremony. During his testimony at a trial regarding the event, Rubiales maintained that the kiss was a mere expression of joy, asserting he had asked for her permission first. Hermoso, however, contradicted his account, saying she did not consent and described the encounter as inappropriate. The incident has sparked significant discourse on the pervasive machismo in Spanish sports and the need for progress in gender equality.
Mr. Rubiales stated that the kiss was simply a celebratory gesture, insisting he even asked for consent, saying, 'I asked her, Can I give you a little kiss?'.
Jennifer Hermoso firmly rebutted Rubiales' claims, stating she did not consent, remarking on how 'at no time did I consent to the kiss that he gave me'.
The incident ignited a broader conversation in Spain about gender equality and challenges posed by entrenched machismo in sports culture.
Rubiales described the kiss in the context of the World Cup victory, asserting, 'You don't win a World Cup every day', justifying his actions as celebratory.
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