Spain midfielder Jennifer Hermoso has officially spoken out after Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales kissed her on Sunday following the team’s World Cup win.
FUTPRO, the union that represents women’s players in Spain, released a statement with Hermoso, calling on action from the Spanish federation.
“We ask the RFEF to implement the necessary protocols and to ensure the rights of our players and adopt exemplary measures,” the statement said. “It is essential that our national team is represented by figures that project its values of equality and respect in all areas.”