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Spanish FA president Rubiales apologises for Hermoso kiss

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has apologised for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup.

Rubiales kissed the Spain forward during the presentation ceremony following the team’s 1-0 win over England in Sunday’s final.

“I didn’t like it,” Hermoso said on Instagram, but a statement released later on her behalf defended Rubiales.

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On Monday, Rubiales said: “I was completely wrong, I have to admit it.”

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Spanish FA president Rubiales apologises for Hermoso kiss

He added: “It was without bad intention at a time with a lot of excitement. In the moment, we saw it as natural, but outside a commotion has formed.

Rubiales had been criticised by some Spanish government ministers and come under fire on social media.

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