Jennifer Hermoso has lashed out at the idea that she was part of the infamous kiss by Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales shortly after Spain won the Women’s World Cup.
Hermoso accused Rubiales of fabricating his words and intentions.
“I would like to make it clear that I never consented to a kiss from him, as seen in the image, and of course, never tried to lift the president in any way,” Hermoso said. Ta. said in a statement.
“I will not allow my words to be questioned, much less allow me to make up words that I did not say.”
In a letter written in Spanish on Friday, the 55 players of the Spanish women’s national team signed a petition threatening not to compete until Rubiales was gone, stating “a firm condemnation of the violation of the dignity of women”. I want to express my intention,” he said. woman. “
Earlier Friday, a defiant Rubiales refused to resign, claiming Hermoso had lifted him up and verbally consented to a kiss.
“My desire at that moment was exactly the same as wanting to kiss one of my daughters,” Rubiales claimed. According to ESPN. “No more, no less. We all understand that. It was a spontaneous kiss, mutual, euphoric, consensual.”
“…the moment Jenny arrived she lifted me off the ground. We couldn’t have won the World Cup without you.” She said, “You are great.” I said, “Kiss?” Then she said yes. …no justice is done here. This is a social assassination against me and they are trying to kill me. ”
US women’s striker Alex Morgan also denied Rubiales on Friday.
Morgan: ‘I’m tired of Luis Rubiales’ public behavior’ tweeted.
“I stand with Jenni Hermoso and the Spanish players. Winning the World Cup should be one of the best moments of a player’s life, but instead it is overshadowed by violence, misogyny and the failure of the Spanish federation. fades away.”
