Spanish Govt Begin Probe Of FA President For Kissing Female Football Player

The Spanish government on Wednesday called for probe from the country’s football federation against president Luis Rubiales over his kiss on the lips of a Women’s World Cup player.

The Spanish football federation chief has been heavily criticised for planting a kiss on the lips of Spain player, Jenni Hermoso, following her team’s triumph in the final against England in Sydney on Sunday.

Rubiales, 46, initially attacked his critics before eventually apologising but the criticism of his behaviour has not abated.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Tuesday that Rubiales’ apology for the kiss was insufficient.

The RFEF on Tuesday called an emergency meeting for Friday and activated an internal investigation into the incident, amid mounting pressure to take action against Rubiales.

“I imagine that what the responsible people will do is talk to the two parties involved and issue a report,” Francos told radio station Cadena Ser.

“I have personally told the federation this report has to be transparent and urgent, because, if it is not, obviously we are obliged to take the corresponding additional measures.”