In the championship match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, a strange chain of things happened. By defeating the England Lionesses 1-0, the Spanish team won the renowned competition for the first time. Following this historic achievement, Spain and the entire country celebrated their victory. But just as things were looking up for Team Spain, their president, Luis Rubiales, pulled a startling prank that shocked the entire sporting community.
Since Luis Rubiales’ despicable deed, the sporting world has not been the same. After the Spanish team won the Trophy, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation made an odd decision.
Since Luis Rubiales’ despicable deed, the sporting world has not been the same. After the Spanish team won the World Cup and shocked the crowd, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation made an odd decision. Rubiales’ antics infuriated a number of spectators and athletes alike. In response to their hardship, a legendary member of the Los Angeles Lakers released a strong statement to denounce his actions.
A Lakers icon denounces Luis Rubiales’ impolite behavior
When Team Spain won the FIFA World Cup this year, it was one of the most momentous moments in football. After all, the women won the most renowned competition in their sport, bringing honor to the country.
Their happiness was short-lived, though, when Luis Rubiales did something strange. Jenni Hermoso, a Spanish midfielder, was grabbed by the Spanish President, who then kissed her. All of this occurred at the award ceremony, shocking the sports community.
Hermoso declared that she was not in favor of the kiss and made strident remarks criticizing Rubiales. His actions also infuriated a number of sports figures, including Pau Gasol, a former Laker. The Spanish legend attacked Rubiales on his Instagram story to vent his annoyance.
His Instagram story read : “Following from the USA everything that is happening. My support, first of all, to Jenni Hermoso and to all the players of the Spanish Soccer Team, who should be the main protagonists and be enjoying the great achievement they have achieved. Sport must be a vehicle for union and representation of the values that make us great as a society“.
Pau Gasol
He further added : “Equality and respect for others are two of those values and, although they must be applied in any field, all sports representatives must carry them as their flag. The positions that represent the world of sport must be up to the task and, therefore, I am deeply sorry for the acts, attitudes and people who are not capable of demonstrating these values and therefore have no place in the world of sport. nor in positions of responsibility.”
The actions of Rubiales have significant repercussions
Due to his despicable behavior at the FIFA World Cup, Luis Rubiales had some really significant effects on the sporting world. Even though Jenni Hermoso expressed her fury over the occurrence, the sporting community has also expressed its displeasure.
Comunicado Oficial. Agosto 25, 2023. pic.twitter.com/4OqhqwwJ8P
— Jenn1 Hermos0 (@Jennihermoso) August 25, 2023
Over the course of a week, this resulted in major action from numerous institutions. Due to his disrespectful behavior, Rubiales was the focus of FIFA’s disciplinary proceedings. Less than a week after the incident, the 46-year-old decided to quit in response to this probe.
Rubiales has consistently asserted that his acts were mutual, although Hermoso is supported heavily by the sporting community. By his acts, Rubiales has undoubtedly turned the entire sporting community against him. Strong opposition to non-consensual activities like the one Rubiales perpetrated has been shown by the fans.
Pau Gasol, a former player with the Lakers, is now lending them assistance.
