Spain’s Women’s World Cup winners get a ‘There’s no summer without a KISS!’ temporary tattoos to clarify FA president’s kiss-gate scandal, as more complaints emerge
Jennifer Hermoso has shown off a new temporary tattoo that references the World Cup ‘kiss-gate’ scandal sweeping Spanish football.
Hermoso, 33, played a key role as Spain’s women’s side beat England 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday, but during post-match festivities, Spain’s FA president Luis Rubiales sparked controversy by shouting at her without permission. to kiss.
Mailsport reported on Thursday that the World Cup winner and FIFPRO have demanded the governing body take action against Rubiales.
Hermoso and several teammates have alluded to the scandal by posting a photo of their temporary tattoos while relaxing on a yacht holidaying in Ibiza following their success, with two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, Ona Batlle, Teresa Abelleira and Cata Coll. show theirs too.
They uploaded photos with temporary inking of “#NoHayVeranoSinBeso,” which translates to “There’s no summer without a kiss.”
Alexia Putellas, Ona Batlle (right) and Teresa Abelleira (left) were among the stars with the ink
Spain’s Women’s World Cup winners pictured with matching ‘There’s no summer without a kiss’ temporary tattoos to clarify Spain’s FA president’s kiss-gate scandal
Several Spanish stars, including Jennifer Hermoso (left) and Alexia Putellas (right), were pictured partying on a boat while on holiday in Ibiza, after winning the tournament last Sunday
Hermoso (right) and Misa Rodriguez (left) had fun on a yacht on the Spanish island
Hermoso, 33, is trying to enjoy some time off despite the kiss-gate controversy
The tattoos are reported to be from the Beso Beach report on Formentera, a smaller Spanish island near Ibiza.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticized Rubiales and demanded that he explain the kiss. MailsportIan Herbert’s Ian Herbert described Rubiales as “reptile-like” and “creepy”, while it was revealed that Hermoso turned down the chance to appear in his apology video, despite begging, “My position is on the line, do it for my daughters”.
On Wednesday, Rubiales was rocked by damaging new claims. aThat reports the Spanish outlet El confidentialRubiales is now facing allegations that he took a Mexican woman on a six-day work-funded vacation to New York.
He also allegedly harassed and humiliated a female colleague, who claimed that he had asked her about the color of her underwear and about wearing “knee pads” during meetings if they worked together.
Spain’s FA president Luis Rubiales (right) faces calls to resign after he kissed Hermoso on the mouth without her consent after La Roja beat England 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday
Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso showed off a new tattoo referring to the ‘kiss-gate’ scandal during the World Cup
Rubiales was Wednesday accused of sexual abuse.
Attacking midfielder Hermoso, who plays for CF Pachuca, admitted that she “didn’t like it” when Rubiales grabbed her and held her in a tight hug before kissing her on the lips on the post-match celebratory stage, which he later apologized for. reluctantly apologized. despite initially defending his behavior.
He also grabbed his crotch in what was described by American legend Megan Rapinoe as a “signal of a deep level of misogyny and sexism,” who insisted his kiss was “physical assault.”
Spanish football chief Miguel Ángel Galán filed a complaint with the Madrid Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Public Prosecutor’s Office alleging that Rubiales’ actions constituted assault.
So was Rubiales sensationally captured on camera clutching his crotch in wild scenes alongside Queen Letizia and her 16-year-old daughter, Princess Infanta Sofía.
Damaging images of Rubiales’ scandalous celebration in the stands of Sydney Stadium Australia on August 20 circulated on Twitter.
The news came the same day Mailsport reported that Spain coach Jorge Vilda appeared to grab the breast of a female staff member during the celebration of the World Cup final.
Video footage taken seconds after Olga Carmona’s 29th-minute goal against the Lionesses shows Spain’s staff celebrating – and Vilda’s left hand appears to rest on the chest of a female member of staff. There have also been complaints about Vilda’s behavior from players, amid accusations that he created a controlling environment.