The stars of Spain’s historic victory at the Women’s World Cup enjoyed a well-deserved break after their success.
La Roja broke England’s hearts on Sunday when the final whistle blew at Stadium Australia, taking their first world crown thanks to captain Olga Carmona’s attack in the first half.
Sadly, much of the conversation following their triumph revolved around the actions of Spain’s FA president Luis Rubiales, who grabbed Spain’s all-time leading goalscorer, Jenni Hermoso, and kissed her on the lips as the side collected winners’ medals.
The unwanted move was the latest in a long line of questionable actions by the FA in the run-up to and after the tournament.
But on Wednesday, Hermoso revealed via an Instagram story that some of the squad had retreated to Ibiza to let their heads go and sunbathe after their victory.
Spanish striker Jenni Hermoso (right) escapes controversy over FA president Luis Rubiales’ actions
Alexia Putellas (left center), Hermoso (turned backwards) and Aisa Rodríguez (far right) take a moment on the yacht during the festivities in Ibiza
Hermoso revealed that members of the squad had retreated to Ibiza to celebrate the historic win
Putellas (left) and Rodríguez (right) relax as their teammates take a dip in the water
You can see Hermoso, who scored three times in the tournament, doing her best to stay in the air on a paddleboard.
While two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, fresh from the disappointment of not starting the final, reclines on the yacht between her teammates.
Stopper Misa Rodriguez, who made three appearances during the Spanish run, is also spotted on the opulent vessel.
Spain became only the second country after Germany to win the World Cup in both men’s and women’s football. And managed to do this without some of their key players due to fierce disagreements with the football authorities.
Head coach Jorge Vilda selected just three of the 15 players who would have initially refused to play if he remained in office, leaving out Barcelona trio Mapi Leon, Patri Guijarro and Claudia Pina and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Lola Gollardo.
Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales was charged with sexual assault on Wednesday
As for Sunday’s incident, Rubiales, who reluctantly apologized despite initially defending his behavior, faced calls to resign and was charged with assault.
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 has now also filed a complaint with the Madrid Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Public Prosecutor’s Office, claiming that Rubiales’ actions constitute sexual assault.
The young midfielder Maria Perez (left), who performed alone for Spain, was also present at the party in Ibiza together with Cata Coll (right)
Hermoso was adamant she didn’t like being kissed by Rubiales on the medal podium
Spain became only the second country to win the Men’s and Women’s World Cup
On Wednesday, Rubiales was shocked by new allegations about his behavior.
As reported by Spanish newspaper El Confidencial, Rubiales 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.
El Confidencial reports that they have heard dozens of audio messages showing that a Mexican woman, a painter, with whom Rubiales had close relations, had been hired at DDP SL, having also worked at the Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) when Rubiales was president . They also confirm that the couple has been touring Manhattan, NY together.
Former colleague Tamara Ramos Cruz accused Rubiales, 46, of ongoing workplace harassment and said he asked her what color underwear she wore in front of Spanish men’s players Gerard Pique, Iker Casillas and Sergio Busquets. Mail Sport has contacted the Spanish Football Federation for comment.
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