FIFA president's hard-hitting statement on Rubiales' forceful kiss could mean curtains for Spain football boss
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA president's hard-hitting statement on Rubiales' forceful kiss could mean curtains for Spain football boss

Hindustan Times  

12 days after Spanish football federation head Luis Rubiales kissed footballer Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the post-match victory celebrations of Spain's World Cup-winning women's football team, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has ended his silence with a hard-hitting statement. FIFA president with Spain footballers after World Cup final Infantino said Rubiales' act "spoiled" the night of the FIFA Women's World Cup final and what followed should "never have happened". Rubiales, who was a part of the presentation party in the FIFA Women's World Cup final, was seen grabbing Hermoso's face and kissing her on the lips before patting her on the back. Spain's controversial coach Jorge Vilda may be asked to quit Meanwhile, Spain's controversial Women's World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda is set to be forced out as the scandal engulfs the Spanish football federation.

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