Spain Player Files Official Complaint Over Soccer Chief’s Kiss

The Spanish soccer star Jennifer Hermoso has filed an official criticism in opposition to Luis Rubiales, the pinnacle of the nation’s soccer federation, after he gave her an unsolicited kiss within the wake of her workforce’s World Cup victory in Australia final month, prosecutors stated on Wednesday.

Prosecutors in Spain had opened an investigation into whether or not Mr. Rubiales might be charged with committing sexual assault throughout a medal ceremony following Spain’s victory over England within the World Cup last on Aug. 20.

Mr. Rubiales has defended his conduct and stated that Ms. Hermoso had initiated the trade, however she has maintained that she didn’t consent to the kiss. Mr. Rubiales has additionally resisted calls to resign from the Spanish soccer federation.

The kiss triggered a widespread debate over sexism in sport, most notably in Spain, which is battling a deep-rooted, whereas declining, tradition of machismo.