Jennifer Hermoso began in opposition to England within the World Cup remaining on Sunday, however missed the prospect to attain when her second-half penalty was saved by Mary Earps; Sky Sports News has contacted the Spanish FA for remark

Footage has emerged of Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales embracing and kissing Jennifer Hermoso on the lips throughout the World Cup remaining trophy celebrations.

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

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

“The president and I’ve an important 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 remark.

Hermoso began in opposition to England within the World Cup remaining 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 talking to Sky Sports News concerning 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 stated 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 stated 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 fully reverse, when it comes to these which might be saying it is not 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.”