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Luis Rubiales fires back at critics after Spanish FA chief kissed and grabbed Barcelona star Jennifer Hermoso after World Cup win
Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish FA, hit back at “bullsh*t” critics of his behavior at the Women’s World Cup, where he kissed Jenni Hermoso.
Rubiales took part in the exuberant celebrations for Spain as they defeated England 1-0 in the final game in Sydney.
When the medals were awarded, he was on stage and caused a stir by grabbing and kissing the winners from Jorge Vilda’s team.
Currently, Rubiales is attempting to defend his actions by claiming that he was overcome by the emotion of a historic event.
He has told El Partidazo of his passionate clinch with Barcelona star Hermoso: “It’s a peak of two friends celebrating something. We’re not here for bullsh*t. Me, with everything I’ve been through, more bullsh*t and more as*holes, no.
“Let’s ignore it and enjoy the good stuff and don’t even tell me things about losers who can’t see [the positive].
“It is a thing without evil. If there are fools, let them continue with their nonsense. There are more fools than windows. Let’s pay attention to those who are not fools. It is something without evil and nonsense.”
Rubiales added to Radio Marca: “The kiss with Jenni? There are idiots everywhere.
“When two people have an insignificant show of affection, we cannot pay attention to idiocy. We are champions, and with that, I stay.”
Hermoso said shortly after the incident in question: “I did not enjoy that”, but she has now spoken out in defence of Rubiales.
She has said through AFP and the Spanish Football Federation: “It was a totally spontaneous mutual gesture because of the immense joy that winning a World Cup brings.
“The president and I have a great relationship, his behaviour with all of us has been outstanding and it was a natural gesture of affection and gratitude.
“A gesture of friendship and gratitude cannot be gone over so much, we have won a World Cup and we are not going to deviate from what is important.”
Olga Carmona scored the sole goal for Spain against the courageous Lionesses, and it was later found that her father had died shortly before the most important time in her football career.