Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the World Cup final celebrations; acting Spain prime minister Pedro Sanchez: Rubiales apologies are not enough; Spanish FA calls meeting for Friday to discuss incident
Asked if Rubiales should leave his position, Sanchez said it was not his decision because the Spanish FA is not controlled by the government. Later on Tuesday, the Spanish FA confirmed an Extraordinary General Assembly has been scheduled for Friday in Madrid to discuss the matter.
"It was a totally spontaneous mutual gesture because of the immense joy that winning a World Cup brings," it read. Immediately after Spain's win on Sunday, Rubiales also grabbed his crotch in a victory gesture. That occurred with 16-year-old Princess Infanta Sofia and Queen Letizia of Spain standing nearby. Neither UEFA nor FIFA have commented on his conduct during the final.Spanish football expert Semra Hunter speaking to Sky Sports News about the incident:
"She tried to downplay it to the media by saying they had a great relationship, he's supported the girls throughout the tournament, he's really behaved very well and there's nothing more to it.
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