Protests increase, along with calls for resignations.
Demonstrators gather in the center of Madrid for an anti-Rubiales protest and to support Spain player Jenni Hermoso, Aug. 28, 2023.A second week into the backlash that followed the non-consensual kiss between Royal Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales and player Jenni Hermoso, the world of Spanish soccer is still shaken and seeking accountability.
"This is not about political left or right. With his behavior, Rubiales undermined not only Jenni's dignity but that of Spain as well," La Liga President Javier Tebas, the social media platform formerly known Twitter. La Liga is Spain's premier men's soccer league. Rubiales kissed Hermoso following the Spanish women's soccer team's first-ever World Cup victory on August 20, when they defeated England 1-0 in Sydney, Australia. Rubiales grabbed Hermoso's head in both of his hands during the post-match medal ceremony and kissed her on the mouth.
Wednesday, showing Jenni Hermoso and her teammates hours after the World Cup match as they commented on images of the kiss, which were already circulating on social media.
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