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Luis Rubiales insists he kissed Jennifer Hermoso in a non-sexual way
president Luis Rubiales Former Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has insisted he kissed Jennifer Hermoso in the way he would kiss one of his daughters.
Rubiales sparked controversy around the football world when he kissed Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney last month.
The 46-year-old has faced calls to resign after the incident, with protests against his presidency taking place across Spain and high-profile figures across the world of football and beyond calling for him to step down.
FIFA handed him an initial 90-day suspension, and are pushing to ban him for longer, while the RFEF publicly apologised for his behaviour.
Meanwhile, Rubiales eventually announced on Monday, September 11, that he would resign from his role,
but in an interview with Piers Morgan, which will air on Tuesday night, he maintained he meant no harm by kissing Hermoso.
“There was no harm, no sexual content, no aggression, nothing like that,” Rubiales told Piers Morgan Uncensored.
“The significance of the kiss to Jenni would have been exactly the same as a kiss to one of my daughters.
“Between friends and family, that’s very, very common.”
He added: “Under no circumstance was there any aggression and under no circumstance was there any sexual content.
“I want to say that, Piers, again, I made a mistake, I apologise, but let’s be clear, under no circumstance is this sexual aggression.”
Luis Rubiales described the kiss as “a very happy moment, a celebration, a euphoric moment”, but concedes he “should have acted in a more solemn, cold and diplomatic way.”
Hermoso lodged a formal complaint last week before returning to Mexico where she plays her club football and prosecutors announced on Friday they had made their formal complaint to a judge at the Audiencia Nacional court in Madrid.
The outgoing Spanish FA president has insisted the kiss was consensual and described it as a “peck”.
However, Rubiales is still facing the possibility of a criminal prosecution for sexual assault and coercion over his ‘unsolicited kiss’
after Spain’s National Court – the highest court in the country – opened a preliminary investigation into Luis Rubiales’ conduct.
But the Spanish FA chief defiantly maintains the truth “will come out” in a criminal probe.
“I have full faith that the truth will come out and everything will be fine. Take a look at my face, I am a good guy,” he said.
Rubiales also told Morgan he spoke to his daughters Lucía, Ana, and Elena, as well as his father and friends before reaching the decision to step down after weeks of clinging onto this post.
“I spoke with my daughters and they know it is not a question about me. They say I have to focus on my dignity and my life. In this situation now, this is the thing that I have to do,” he said.
“Some friends very close to me said, “Luis, you have to focus on your dignity and to continue your life because if not you are going to damage the people you love and the sport you love.”
Hence, Luis Rubiales resignation is the latest chapter in a long and turbulent saga that has engulfed the RFEF in recent months.
The federation has been mired in controversy since Rubiales was elected president in 2018, with allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption.
The kiss incident has only served to further damage the reputation of the RFEF and it remains to be seen how the organization will move forward in the wake of Rubiales’ resignation.
A skilled Nigerian football freestyler, Chukwuebuka Ezugha has astonished the world as he sets a new Guinness World Record
for the most touches of a football with his abdomen in one minute.
The talented man achieved 152 touches, demonstrating amazing talent and endurance,
as seen in the video that Guinness World Records shared on their official page on December 30, 2023.
Chukwuebuka Ezugha. Photo source: Instagram.
The recording body, in a post on their official Instagram page said:
“Most football (soccer) touches with the abdomen in one minute 152 by Chukwuebuka Ezugha.”
Ezugha had previously dazzled the netizens in November
with his incredible accomplishment of performing the most arm
twists in a 30-second interval while balancing a football on his head.
The talented freestyle rising star has no doubt gained the respect of many supporters and other freestylers.
Bayern Munich striker and England’s captain, Harry Kane has reaffirmed his admiration for Grammy winner, Burna Boy.
Recall that in an interview with ESPN UK, Harry Kanerevealed that the song that
has been playing nonstop on his playlist is Burna Boy’s hit song “Big 7.”
Harry Kane Again, recently disclosed in an interview
that he is an enormous fan of Burna Boy’s music
and that he is thoroughly enjoying his most recent album, “I Told Them.”
The striker’s devotion to the singer has reached a new height,
as evidenced by the footballer’s recent remarks regarding Burna Boy.
When asked which African musician was his favourite,
football player Harry Kane said that Burna Boy was the only
one on his list during a recent interview with a journalist.
Burna Boy The English forward said that Burna Boy is his man and that everyone else is irrelevant.
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“I’m looking for like 2 to 3 boyfriends” – Asisat Oshoala enters dating market, shares criteria
Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala has revealed that she is looking for a partner and has shared her criteria for potential suitors.
The 28-year-old, who currently plays for Barcelona Femení,
said that she is looking for someone who is “intelligent, ambitious, and supportive.”
“I’m looking for someone who can match my energy and my drive,” she said.
“Someone who is not afraid to dream big and who is always willing to push me to be my best.”
Oshoala also said that she is looking for someone who is understanding
of her demanding lifestyle as a professional athlete.
“I travel a lot and I have a very busy schedule,” she said.
“So I need someone who is understanding of that and who is willing to be patient.”
The Barcelona star said that she is open to dating people from all over the world,
but she does have a preference for Nigerian men.
“I love Nigerian men,” she said. “They are so confident and charming.”
Oshoala’s revelation has sparked a lot of interest from potential suitors,
who have been taking to social media to express their admiration for the footballer.
“I’m shooting my shot,” one man wrote on Twitter. “Asisat Oshoala is the woman of my dreams.”
“I’m definitely putting my name in the hat,” another man wrote.
“I’m everything Asisat is looking for and more.”
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