Who is Jenni Hermoso, the Spanish star who kissed Luis Rubiales?
- Jenni Hermoso is considered one of the best forwards in the women’s game
- The attacker was part of the Spanish team that won the Women’s World Cup
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Jenni Hermoso is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in women’s football right now.
The attacker, who scored three goals at this year’s Women’s World Cup, was part of the Spanish team that would beat England in the final.
Hermoso and her teammates were congratulated by dignitaries, including Queen Letizia, dressed all in red in support of her compatriots, who gave the players a warm hug.
Also on stage was Luis Rubiales, boss of the Spanish Federation, who put his arms around Hermoso and gave her a big hug as he whispered in her ear. He then placed both hands on the back of her head and kissed her on the mouth – with Rubiales now facing a FIFA disciplinary investigation.
Mail Sport explains everything you need to know about Jenni Hermoso.
Spanish striker Jenni Hermoso has been a huge star for club and country over the years
She was part of the Spain team that won the Women’s World Cup, beating England in the final
Who is Jenni Hermoso?
Born on May 9, 1990 in Madrid, Jennifer Hermoso is a Spanish striker.
She is the granddaughter of former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Hernandez.
Hermoso began her career with Atletico’s youth academy and would make her senior debut in 2004.
The striker left for Rayo Vallecano in 2010. In three years with the club, Hermoso scored 42 goals in 72 games.
In 2013, Hermoso played outside Spain for the first time in his career, signing for Swedish side Tyreso FF.
After a brief stint with the Swedish team, Hermoso joined Spanish giants Barcelona at the end of the 2013/2014 season.
During her first spell with the Spanish squad, Hermoso won the Primera Division twice. The striker would then move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 before making a brief return to Atletico in 2018.
After a year with Atletico, she moved back to Barcelona for three years, where she would win three league titles, four Spanish Cups and a Champions League.
Jenni Hermoso currently plays for Liga MX Femenil club CF Pachuca in Mexico
She now practices her profession at Liga MX Femenil club CF Pachuca.
Hermoso is Barcelona’s all-time top scorer – with 181 goals in 224 appearances. She is also Spain’s top scorer with 51.
Her biggest achievement to date came at this year’s World Cup, helping Spain win their first title.
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What did Hermoso say about the controversial kiss?
The Spanish attacker confirmed that she is taking action against the Spanish FA president.
Hermoso has issued a statement through FUTPRO, the Spanish players’ union.
“My union FUTPRO, in coordination with my agency TMJ, ensures that my interests are defended and is the interlocutor in this matter,” the statement said.
“From FUTPRO, we express our strong and resounding condemnation of behavior that violates the dignity of women.
From our association, we ask the Royal Spanish Football Federation to implement the necessary protocols, to guarantee the rights of our players and to take exemplary measures.
The Spanish attacker confirmed that she is taking action against Luis Rubiales after he kissed her
“It is essential that our national team, the current world champions, is always represented by figures who exude values of equality and respect in all areas.
It is necessary to continue to make progress in the fight for equality, a fight that our female players have fought with determination and brought us to the position we are in today.
“We also call on the National Sports Council to support and actively promote, within its competences, prevention and intervention against sexual harassment or abuse, machismo and sexism.”