It’s a business that continues to swell and is gradually taking on an international dimension. It must be said that it took place on one of the most watched stages on the planet: a football World Cup final, between the women’s teams of England and Spain on August 20, following which the president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiales shocked by kissing the player Jennifer Hermoso on the mouth.
Since then, while Rubiales has defended himself from any fault, Jenni Hermoso has published a statement stating that this kiss was not consented. This affair, and the refusal of the president of the federation to resign, provoked an outcry throughout Spain in football, with in particular the 23 world champions who decided to leave the selection.
But voices are also beginning to rise in sport and in French football. Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castera shared Hermoso’s press release on X (formerly Twitter) this Saturday morning, with a message in Spanish: “It’s not possible! #It’s finish “. French players Kheira Hamaroui and Eugénie Le Sommer were also among the voices who publicly showed their support for Hermoso. ” With you “, for the former PSG player, ” It’s not acceptable ! I am with you for the Lyonnaise and record holder for goals in the France team.
Jules Koundé and Aurélien Tchouameni gave their support to Jenni Hermoso, by reposting the press release from the Spanish players. pic.twitter.com/HH70DUM9L7
— Anna Carreau (@annacarreau) August 26, 2023
Former player Jessica Houara also shared in a tweet : “bravo and courage for this force”. A few male voices were also heard. FC Barcelona and Real Madrid players Jules Koundé and Aurélien Tchouaméni notably shared Jenni Hermoso’s press release via Instagram.
It should also be noted, far from our borders, that all the players of the NWSL match (American women’s soccer championship) between the Orlando Pride and the San Diego Wave, including the world stars of the discipline Alex Morgan and Marta, wore a bracelet with an inscription in support of Jenni Hermoso: “Contigo Jenni” (with you Jenni).
