The sanction requested in Spain for the controversial action of Luis Rubiales

The Spanish Women's National Team won their first World Cup by defeating England. This was historic for the country and the Spanish celebrated this achievement, but at the award ceremony there was a controversial action.

The president of the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation, Luis Rubiales, kissed the player Jenni Hermoso at the award ceremony. This action has generated a scandal in Spain and several figures have shown their annoyance against the manager.

Iker Casillas, former world champion with the Spanish National Team, asked that Luis Rubiales be fired for his controversial action, while politicians and fans ask that the president resign from his job.

"I have to apologize, there is no other option, right? When you are president of such an important institution, you must be more careful, especially in ceremonies”, said Luis Rubiales.

This is how the international press reacted

The Guardian, The Sun, Daily Star and even the New York Times devoted more time and attention to the kiss between Rubiales and Hermoso than to the victory of the Spanish National Team. "The president of the Spanish federation forcibly kissed a player on the mouth”. This was published by the newspaper L'Equipe.