Rafa Maciel 1,368 Posted August 21, 2023 #431 Share Posted August 21, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,526 Posted August 21, 2023 #432 Share Posted August 21, 2023 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 Josh 1 “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federer91 2,174 Posted August 21, 2023 #433 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Has social media sentenced this guy to the torture rack already. Throw him to the bulls while you are at it. Josh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Maciel 1,368 Posted August 25, 2023 #434 Share Posted August 25, 2023 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 Josh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noorderling29 121 Posted August 25, 2023 #435 Share Posted August 25, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Maciel 1,368 Posted August 25, 2023 #436 Share Posted August 25, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NearPup 2,228 Posted August 25, 2023 #437 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) 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 heywoodu, Josh, Noorderling29 and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noorderling29 121 Posted August 26, 2023 #438 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Amen to that… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Maciel 1,368 Posted August 26, 2023 #439 Share Posted August 26, 2023 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? Josh and NearPup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerMne 637 Posted August 26, 2023 #440 Share Posted August 26, 2023 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 Josh and NearPup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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