Olga Carmona: Spain star ‘angry’ that Luis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss tarnished Women’s World Cup victory

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Olga Carmona,Spanish soccer The star who scored the winning goal in women’s world cup finalsaid it made her “angry” Luis RubialesAn unwanted kiss on teammate Jennifer Hermoso overshadowed the team’s historic victory.

After weeks of intense criticism, Rubiales resigned On Sunday, he resigned as president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), saying he would “not make any positive contribution.” [to RFEF or Spanish soccer]If he stays in the role.

Remarks on a Spanish late-night talk show El Hormiguero Carmona said Monday that he was “most outraged” by the fact that Rubiales kissed teammate Hermoso on an “inappropriate day.”

The 46-year-old previously apologized and explained the kiss was “mutual”, but Hermoso denied She disagreed and claimed she was not respected.

“We achieved something historic, something that really took a lot of effort to achieve, and it was overshadowed by the events that everyone knows about. It’s obviously sad,” Carmona said.

“Sure, it pisses me off. Hopefully from now on they’ll talk about us being world champions.”

Asked if he had spoken to Hermoso, Carmona admitted he had not.

“We have a close relationship, but I have not spoken to her because I understand what she is going through,” the Real Madrid star added. “I understand it’s a difficult situation. No one likes having something like that happen and attracting attention.”

Carmona is one of more than 80 Spanish footballers who signed a letter supporting Hermoso, which states that players will not return to the national team “if the current coach remains in office.” It was written.

Carmona said it has not yet been determined whether Rubiales will return now that he has resigned. Jorge Bilder Head Coach As part of a restructuring of Spanish football, the manager was sacked and replaced by Montse Tomé, the first female player in history.

“Well, not only did Coach Rubiales leave, but there were other changes as well. We also had a new coach,” Carmona said. “First of all, I have to wait on the call list and see if I’m on that list and see what happens from there.

“Mr. Rubiales’ resignation is still very recent, and it just happened last night, so we need to talk as a group and see what happens.”

The Spanish women’s national team is scheduled to play away against Sweden in the Women’s Nations League on September 22nd. Asked by CNN on Monday whether the federation had contacted the players to confirm they would play, a spokesperson said: The conversation continues. ”

On Monday, European soccer governing body UEFA issued a statement acknowledging Rubiales’ resignation and the “public debate” surrounding him and his recent actions. He also thanked Rubiales for his many years of contribution to European football.

UEFA’s statement comes at a conference aimed at producing “an organized yet independent voice of experience and expertise” on topics such as player welfare, with the governing body calling on two-time Ballon d’Or Féminine winner Alexia -The announcement came hours after hosting a women’s group that included Puteras. .

The women’s soccer board is This is the first meeting since it was established earlier this year.

Rubiales could face further charges for her actions during the Women’s World Cup final. The embattled former soccer manager was called to testify in Spain’s national court on Friday as a suspect in a sexual assault and extortion investigation.

This follows Monday’s development in which a national court approved the charges brought against Rubiales by Spanish prosecutors.

permission to enter prosecutor’s complaint As part of Spain’s legal process, the court said it was allowed to begin collecting evidence, including video of the incident from media outlets and requests for testimony scheduled for Friday.