Spain’s FA claimed it was Jenni Hermoso who instigated the interaction (Pictures: Getty / Twitter)There have been yet more twists in the controversy that surrounds Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales, with fresh footage from the Women’s World Cup final disapproving claims Jenni Hermoso lifted him up. Shortly afterwards, the Spanish FA then claimed it was Hermoso who had instigated the clinch and lifted up Rubiales during the presentation ceremony, producing several photographs and branding her claims ‘lies’. That statement, in which the Spanish football federation threatened to sue Hermoso, was later deleted but it prompted a furious backlash from around the world, while FIFA provisionally suspended Rubiales. Only three of those ended up going to the World Cup and his reign has been heavily criticised. MORE : Spanish FA urge own president Luis Rubiales to resign over Jenni Hermoso kiss scandalMORE : Spanish prosecutors open preliminary sexual assault probe over Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso at World CupFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro August 30, 2023 00:06 UTC