Rubiales about Hermoso kiss: “I kissed her like my daughter”

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The kiss that Luis Rubiales (46) gave the new world champion Jennifer Hermoso (33) on the mouth only lasted a moment. It caused a wave of outrage.

Now Rubiales talks about the scene in detail. In an interview with Piers Morgan (58) on TalkTV, he says: “My intentions were noble, enthusiastic and 100 percent non-sexual, I repeat: 100 percent.” Rubiales continues, adding, “I kissed Jenni like I kiss my daughter.” This is common among friends and family.

“I’m a Good Guy”

The external perception is different. Also at Hermoso. She found the kiss unpleasant; the action happened against her will. She has since reported Rubiales to the attorney general’s office.

Looking back, he admits that he should have behaved differently. He should have acted more diplomatically. Still, he describes the kiss as a “very happy, euphoric moment.”

Piers also confronts Rubiales with the rumors of abuse. He vehemently defends himself against this accusation. “I made a mistake and I apologize for that,” Rubiales said. “But let me make it clear that there is no sexual aggression involved under any circumstances.”

“No abuse?” asks Piers. “No, of course not,” is the immediate answer. Rubiales is convinced that the truth will come to light. “Look at my face, I’m a good guy.”

He is ashamed of gestures

Not only the kiss made headlines, but also a scene in which Rubiales touches his crotch in the stands – in the presence of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino (53), the Spanish queen Letizia (50) and her daughter Sofia (16).

In this regard, Rubiales shows considerably more remorse. “I’m really ashamed of that,” he says. “I apologize because that is not the behavior I should have exhibited.”

Anyway, the whole thing has consequences. Rubiales is no longer the president of the Spanish association and he cannot “continue his work”. He also resigns as vice-president of UEFA. It is still unclear what will happen to him after Hermoso reports him. The Spanish Public Prosecution Service has therefore filed charges of assault and coercion against him. (beer)

Source : Blick