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Hermoso and Rubiales
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 Forest Hillbilly  in a hidey-hole 26 Aug 23 1.15pm |
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That Kiss. At the World Cup Final.
Jenni Hermoso said it was not consensual. Luis Rebiales and the Spanish FA now taking legal action against the player.
My first thought when I saw the incident 'live', was it looked a very awkward moment. Probably inappropriate, but I don't know how well the people knew each other.
It seems it's going legal. One career is going to certainly be over, it remains to be seen if both will be 'retired'.
I don't know any detail. Just my own thoughts are , If you're a high-raking member of your country's FA, and you're at a Woman's World Cup Final, you should know exactly how to behave. And to kiss the player on such a public world stage is staggering.
If Rubiales doesn't resign, his position will eventually become untenable. A legal case will destroy both of them. Woman's football was meant to champion feminism, and if Rubiales survives I can see this having a massive negative effect.
Anyone else ?
I disengage, I turn the page.
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| Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 26 Aug 23 1.33pm |
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Replying to my own thread 
FIFA have now had to step-in and suspended Rubiales for an initial 90 days
"Posted at 13:1913:19
BREAKING
Rubiales suspended by Fifa
In the last few moments we've heard that Luis Rubiales has been suspended from "all football-related activities at national and international level" for an initial period of 90 days by Fifa's Disciplinary Committee." (BBC)
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Paaalaaace  Croydon 26 Aug 23 7.48pm |
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I thought the gesturing with hand on his crotch almost next to the Queen of Spain and Royal Princess was even worse. A man in his position should certainly not be doing that in view of any female. Should go for that alone.
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| Elpis In a pub 26 Aug 23 10.31pm |
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probably had too much free wine and got too excited about the win . I thought it looked a bit wierd when I saw the 'kiss' and shoulder carry later but no harm done . Just a dirty old man who lost control but why he just didnt resign when asked only he knows
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| Pete53 Hassocks 28 Aug 23 2.43pm |
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Inappropriate and rather creepy behaviour. "Sexual violence"? That is perhaps going a bit far.
He obviously thought his actions acceptable, and perhaps they are in his world. However, the fact that this took place in a public place indicates that it was not a prelude to him wanting to take things further. A different interpretation could have been put on this if it had happened in private.
Where I once worked where there was an HR Director who in social situations would kiss female staff on the lips on greeting them. This never looked right and I don't know why he thought it acceptable, but I don't think there was any underlying mischief or intent on his part.
Edited by Pete53 (28 Aug 2023 2.44pm)
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beak  croydon 28 Aug 23 2.46pm |
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Well according to Hot Chocalate......It started with a kiss..... i expect the banns to be read shortly and the full story to be a Hello exclusive.
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 28 Aug 23 2.59pm |
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I thought it a little inappropriate when he hopped into the after match bath in the dressing room.
Red and Blue Army!
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Teddy Eagle  28 Aug 23 3.14pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
I thought it a little inappropriate when he hopped into the after match bath in the dressing room.
Fiona Richmond didn't get many complaints at Selhurst.
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| beak croydon 28 Aug 23 3.23pm |
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some of the player's wives went A** S***!
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| ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 28 Aug 23 3.40pm |
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I'd forgotten about that. She's 78 now! (I looked it up).
Red and Blue Army!
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PalazioVecchio  south pole 28 Aug 23 3.45pm |
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I've done worse.....
Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford
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| Teddy Eagle 28 Aug 23 3.50pm |
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Hopefully with lower viewing figures though.
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| YT Oxford 28 Aug 23 4.37pm |
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I probably 'would' TBF (her, not him) although all the tattoos might be a bit off-putting 
Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)
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| Daddyorc Atlantic Highlands, NJ 28 Aug 23 4.56pm |
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He's an idiot.
If for nothing else, not apologizing. He could have said "I was caught up in the moment, I let my emotions take over and I'm really sorry for the kiss. I didn't mean to offend her and I'm truly sorry."
Instead he makes it out to be not a big deal and he won't apologize. Now his mum is on a hunger strike.
I don't think it qualifies for sexual assault, but it was highly inappropriate, and he needs to go.
Now days in any other line of work he would be fired.
The worst part is that this is what people are talking about, as opposed to their winning the World Cup.
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| steeleye20 Croydon 28 Aug 23 5.00pm |
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Amazing what the world thinks is important.
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| Pete53 Hassocks 28 Aug 23 6.37pm |
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Originally posted by Daddyorc
He's an idiot.
If for nothing else, not apologizing. He could have said "I was caught up in the moment, I let my emotions take over and I'm really sorry for the kiss. I didn't mean to offend her and I'm truly sorry."
Instead he makes it out to be not a big deal and he won't apologize. Now his mum is on a hunger strike.
I don't think it qualifies for sexual assault, but it was highly inappropriate, and he needs to go.
Now days in any other line of work he would be fired.
The worst part is that this is what people are talking about, as opposed to their winning the World Cup.
I think he did apologise but I am not sure at what point - there is a difference between an immediate heartfelt apology and one which is reluctantly made after your legal representative suggests it might do your cause good.
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| beak croydon 28 Aug 23 6.41pm |
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| YT Oxford 28 Aug 23 8.32pm |
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Are you taking The Kiss?
Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)
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| beak croydon 28 Aug 23 8.51pm |
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Ha Ha! Just paying lip service.
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| Paaalaaace Croydon 28 Aug 23 9.39pm |
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Was thinking they should throw the book at him, but maybe that's because he appears a horrible individual.......A while back Gazza got into hot water and ended up in court for an almost similar sort of thing....was hoping at the time he would get off which he did....my thinking at the time being thats just Gazza being Gazza
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