Jennifer Hermoso has been silent since the kissing scandal.
Jennifer Hermoso was one of the key players for Spain who won the World Cup. PDO
After the final of the World Cup, the president of the Spanish Football Federation By Luis Rubiales the player who had to kiss Jennifer Hermoso has broken the silence.
The Spanish football players’ association FUTPRO published on its website bulletin, where Hermoso commented on the incident. Hermoso has so far remained very quiet about the kissing scandal.
– My trade union is responsible, in cooperation with my agency, for defending my interests and conducting discussions in this matter, Hermoso said in a press release.
Strict appeal
The release continued with FUTPRO’s own comments. The release states that the union strongly condemns behavior that violates women’s human dignity. The players’ association hopes that the Spanish Football Federation will take the necessary steps to ensure that the players’ rights are fulfilled.
– It is essential that our team is always represented by persons who reflect the values of equality and respect in all areas. It is necessary to continue the fight for equality, which our players have had to go through with determination, FUTPRO’s press release wrote.
In its press release, the association appeals to the High Council for Sports, an independent agency of the Spanish government, to intervene in sexual harassment within its jurisdiction. FUTPRO concludes the statement by saying that it will fight to uphold players’ rights and ensure that unacceptable actions do not go unpunished.
The Spanish Football Federation held a crisis meeting on Wednesday to discuss how the federation will act in relation to Rubiales. Fifa announced on Wednesday that its disciplinary committee will open an investigation into Rubiales’ kiss.