Spanish Soccer President Apologizes for Ambushing World Cup Star With Kiss

‘MOMENT OF ELATION’

“I surely made a mistake,” Royal Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales said.

Published Aug. 21 2023 2:53PM EDT

Spain's Jennifer Hermoso celebrates with President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales after the match. — HANNAH MCKAY/Reuters

Royal Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales conceded that he was in the wrong for giving an unexpected kiss on the lips to Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso after their team’s World Cup final victory on Sunday.

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Spanish Soccer President Apologizes for Ambushing World Cup Star With Kiss

“I surely made a mistake,” Royal Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales said.

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Erik Uebelacker