Spanish federation removes statement accusing Jennifer Hermoso of ‘distorting reality’

The Spanish Football Federation has removed a statement from its website accusing Jennifer Hermoso of “distorting reality” in accusations she made against the ousted president, the newspaper reported. a country.

In the text, which is no longer available, the Federation claims that the kiss on the lips of Luis Rubiales during the World Cup victory celebrations was obtained with consent and that the player was manipulated by the union it represents.

This Saturday, the Spanish Football Federation announced a new interim president following the suspension of Luis Rubiales, and eleven members of the women’s national team’s coaching staff resigned.

Read the RFEF statement in full:

“The Royal Spanish Football Federation is aware of the statement issued by the FUTPRO trade union regarding the intervention of the President of the RFEF, Mr. Luis Rubiales, on the occasion of the Extraordinary Assembly of the RFEF, which, as usual and even in the case of an assembly held by a private organization, and given the desire for absolute transparency , which characterizes Mr. Rubiales since his arrival, it was broadcast live via streaming and the signal was offered to all the media that wanted it.

In a note from the trade union, Ms. Hermoso is credited with some statements in quotation marks, which means that they were uttered by her.

RFEF wishes to inform the public that the competent RFEF authorities handling complaints filed with the Federation have unsuccessfully attempted to contact Ms. Jennifer Hermoso.

RFEF announces the filing of the maximum possible number of lawsuits in defense of the honor of the president of the RFEF, who clearly and simply explained how events occur that cause conflicts and ridicule from the general population. there have been changes in the strata of society.

The note reads (quotes attributed to Ms. Jennifer Hermoso): “I want to clarify that, as you can see in the images, I never consented to the kiss he gave me, and certainly not in any way. I didn’t try to raise the president. interrogate and even more so come up with words that I did not say.

Under the rule of law, the president argued, opinions are balanced by facts and evidence, and lies are refuted in court.

The President of the RFEF wanted to approach the matter with the utmost respect for the players and organizations, and it was only when the unstable red line had been crossed that he released his version of events.

The President’s version of events has been verified in open internal files, and so far, Ms. Jennifer Hermoso has not responded to any of the requests made.

And the first demonstration that the facts stated by Mr. President are absolutely true and that he does not lie, we are going to begin to provide in this press release with accompanying images. [n.d.r.: o leitor poderá ver em cima as fotografias que o comunicado menciona]

Photo 1: Ms. Jennifer Hermoso grabs the President of the RFEF from behind while Mr. President rests his hands loosely on the player’s upper back. Therefore, no force could be applied.

You can see how Mr. President raised his heels slightly.

Photo 2: Jennifer Hermoso hugs the president behind his back. Mr. President keeps his hands on the body of the player.

It can be seen that Mr. President is already much taller.

Photo 3: Ms. Jennifer Hermoso continues to hold her arms in the same position as the president’s body, while the president has to bring his hands closer to the player’s back so he can be lifted and kept balanced.

Miss Jennifer Hermoso’s back tilt that occurs when she performs a power action is undeniable.

[A posição dos] Mr. President’s legs are free and clearly elevated off the ground as a result of the player’s forceful action.

Photo 4: Ms. Jennifer Hermoso continues to keep her hands in the same position on the body of the president, while the president continues to hold her to keep from falling, and it is obvious that the curve of the player’s body corresponds to the strength of the support Mr. … President.

The feet of Mr. President allegedly come off the ground as a result of the player’s actions.

The evidence is compelling. Mr. President did not lie.

RFEF and Mr. President will showcase every lie spread by anyone on behalf of the player or, if applicable, by the player himself.

RFEF and the President, taking into account the seriousness of the content of the statement of the FUTPRO Union, initiate appropriate legal actions.

RFEF regrets that after such an outstanding sporting success as the one that occurred at the World Cup, it cannot be celebrated in the way the situation and success deserve, for completely unsportsmanlike reasons.”