Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has declared that the apologies issued by the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, for kissing the Spanish international player Jennifer Hermoso are not enough.
The incident occurred during the presentation of the Spanish Women’s National Team at the RFEF headquarters in Las Rozas, Madrid. During the event, Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the cheek, which sparked outrage among the public and the media.
In response to the incident, Rubiales issued a public apology, saying that he had acted out of “respect and admiration” for Hermoso and that he had not intended to cause any offense. However, Sanchez has declared that the apology is not enough and that Rubiales must take further action to demonstrate his commitment to gender equality.
Sanchez has called on Rubiales to take concrete steps to promote gender equality in Spanish football, such as increasing the visibility of women’s football and ensuring that women’s teams receive the same resources and support as men’s teams.
The incident has sparked a wider debate about gender equality in Spanish football, with many calling for greater representation of women in the sport. Sanchez has also called for the RFEF to take action to ensure that women’s football is given the same recognition and respect as men’s football.
The incident has highlighted the need for greater gender equality in Spanish football and has prompted a wider discussion about the need for greater representation of women in the sport. It remains to be seen what action Rubiales and the RFEF will take to address the issue, but it is clear that the incident has sparked a much-needed debate about gender equality in Spanish football.