Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Monday apologised for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup.
Rubiales, 45, kissed Hermoso on the lips after she collected her medal, provoking an immediate global reaction.
Rubialese noted he made a mistake and have to acknowledge that.
He added that he kissed her without any ill intention in a moment of the highest exuberance.
Earlier Spain’s sports minister on Monday had demanded that Rubiales apologise.
The minister added that while the 1-0 victory over England on Sunday in Sydney was “a moment of intense emotions”, public officials “have to be extremely careful because they are giving a message to society and the message is equal rights and respect.
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