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Hermoso dismisses Rubiales kiss amid outcry

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso addressed the kiss she received from federation president Luis Rubiales during the post-World Cup final medal presentation, calling it a "spontaneous gesture" due to the emotion of the moment.
Rubiales faced widespread criticism for the incident, with some describing it as "sexual violence." He initially dismissed the criticism, referring to those condemning his actions as "idiots," but later apologized in a video statement.

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Spain's Jenni Hermoso dismisses Luis Rubiales kiss amid outcry

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Hermoso dismisses Rubiales kiss amid outcry

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Hermoso dismisses Rubiales' kiss amid outcry

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