Jennifer Hermoso began in opposition to England within the World Cup ultimate on Sunday, however missed the prospect to attain when her second-half penalty was saved by Mary Earps; Rubiales mentioned: “I was completely wrong, I have to admit it. It was without bad intention at a time with a lot of excitement.”

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has apologised for embracing and kissing Jennifer Hermoso on the lips through the World Cup ultimate trophy celebrations.

The footage confirmed Rubiales embracing the footballer when Hermoso went to gather her medal on the trophy podium after Sunday’s 1-0 win over England.

On Monday, Rubalies mentioned: “I was completely wrong, I have to admit it. It was without bad intention at a time with a lot of excitement. In the moment, we saw it as natural, but outside a commotion has formed.

“I’ve to apologise, be taught from this, and perceive that if you find yourself president you need to be extra cautious.”

Forward Hermoso, who’s Spain’s all-time report scorer, was requested in regards to the incident throughout an Instagram dwell video following the trophy ceremony and mentioned “I did not enjoy it”.

In feedback given to AFP by the Spanish federation, Hermoso later mentioned: “It was a totally spontaneous mutual gesture because of the immense joy that winning a World Cup brings.

“The president and I’ve an ideal relationship, his behaviour with all of us has been excellent and it was a pure gesture of affection and gratitude.”

Sky Sports News has contacted the Spanish FA for comment.

Hermoso began in opposition to England within the World Cup ultimate on Sunday, however missed the prospect to attain when her second-half penalty was saved by Mary Earps.

‘Reaction in Spain has been polarised’

Spanish soccer knowledgeable Semra Hunter chatting with Sky Sports News in regards to the incident:

“The reaction has been polarised in Spain. Some people felt it was no big deal, that they were both caught up in the moment and it was a snap reaction – they’re defending him in a way.

“But there are different individuals who’ve mentioned what’s he doing, what’s he considering and it is grossly inappropriate.

“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.

“But on social media she mentioned she did not actually prefer it. I believe we’re probably not clear as to how she feels about it.

“If she really does feel uncomfortable about it then we have to look at the wider problem here and why it is that she can’t speak up and be honest about it.

“The reactions right here have been utterly reverse, when it comes to these which might be saying it isn’t an excessive amount of of an enormous deal and others which might be completely horrified at what they noticed and are asking him to step down because the Spanish FA president.”