Women's Football FIFA World Cup 2023

[Rafa Maciel 1,709]

1 hour ago, hckošice said:

oh come on, it was on the cheek, maybe too longer than it should be, but still just a friendly cheeky kiss. People are so purist nowadays

 

 

but, if he would do that to my niece, I would kill him

 

 

Don't think that was the kiss that was the issue as it happened before she had picked up the trophy.

 

The team were congratulated by the Queen and then moved on to Rubiales - who it has to be said, was very "affectionate" with all the squad - but Hermoso was the only one who ended up with his hands on the back of her head and pulled in for full-on lip smacker.  

 

[Olympian1010 8,297]

1 hour ago, OlympicsFan said:

If she has a problem with it, she should express it/speak out herself.

Because that worked out so well for Spanish players last time 

[Federer91 3,381]

Has social media sentenced this guy to the torture rack already. Throw him to the bulls while you are at it.

[Rafa Maciel 1,709]

This news story doesn't seem to be dying down any time soon - Spanish government have started legal proceedings to suspend Rubiales.  

 

Luis Rubiales: Spanish government takes FA chief to tribunal after World Cup final kiss - BBC Sport

[Noorderling29 238]

On 8/21/2023 at 7:07 PM, OlympicsFan said:

I don't understand the outrage. Do we know that the player didn't want it/have a problem with it? Why do people feel the need to feel insulted on behalf of others? If she has a problem with it, she should express it/speak out herself.

Yes, we know, because she released a statement to that effect. 

[Rafa Maciel 1,709]

81 players have so far announced they will not play for the national team whilst Rubiales remains in post - they're quite a militant lot these Spanish footballers 

[NearPup 4,166]

34 minutes ago, Rafa Maciel said:

81 players have so far announced they will not play for the national team whilst Rubiales remains in post - they're quite a militant lot these Spanish footballers 

This includes every player who played at the World Cup.

 

Everyone here who dismissed this as a minor issue or as being overblown really needs to do some serious soul searching imo.

Edited August 25, 2023 by NearPup

[Noorderling29 238]

Amen to that…

[Rafa Maciel 1,709]

Spanish coaching staff have resigned en-mass and Rubiales has been suspended by FIFA. In response, Spanish FA are threatening legal action against Hermoso. Has nobody told them that when you find yourself in a hole, you stop digging? 

[ChandlerMne 1,210]

Kissing anyone without consent should be penalised. Rubiales should take full responsabillity and appologise. 

I mean, i know that Spaniards are full of emotions but celebrating by kissing a player in the mouth??? Disgusting