Title: Spanish Football Federation Threatens Legal Action Against Star Player Jennifer Hermoso over President Controversy
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In a shocking turn of events, Spain’s football federation has fired back at one of its star players, Jennifer Hermoso, threatening legal action against her for her recent comments involving the federation’s president, Luis Rubiales. The controversy started when Hermoso publicly stated that she did not consent to a post-match kiss by Rubiales during the Women’s World Cup medal ceremony.
Hermoso took to social media to express her feelings, stating, “I felt vulnerable and a victim of an impulse-driven, sexist, out of place act without any consent on my part.” Her comments ignited a firestorm of criticism and led to an outcry from fellow players, as well as Spain’s Association of Professional Soccer Players (FUTPRO).
The federation, however, swiftly defended Rubiales in a statement issued on Friday. Rubiales himself claimed that the kiss was “mutual” and denounced the allegations as part of an “unjust” campaign and “fake feminism.” The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) supported Rubiales’ claims, asserting that “the evidence is conclusive” and that the president had not lied.
Accompanying the statement were photos that the federation believed would substantiate Rubiales’ version of events. The RFEF expressed its intention to dismantle any false claims made by Hermoso or anyone speaking on her behalf.
In response to the seriousness of the situation, the RFEF, along with Rubiales, announced its intention to initiate legal proceedings. The federation was uncompromising in its stance, declaring, “The RFEF and the President, given the seriousness of the content of the press release from the Futpro Union, will initiate the corresponding legal actions.”
Amidst the escalating tensions, the federation emphasized that players have an obligation to participate in matches if selected. This comes in the wake of a powerful statement from all 23 teammates of Spain’s 2023 Women’s World Cup winning squad, including Hermoso, along with almost 50 other professional women soccer players. They vowed not to play for the country until Rubiales is removed from his position.
The situation continues to unfold, and the football world is anxiously awaiting further developments. It remains to be seen how the legal action will play out and whether it will have repercussions on the relationship between the federation, its players, and the wider soccer community.