The controversy that arose after the kiss of Luis Rubiales, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), to one of the players of the Spanish National Team, Jennifer Hermoso, continues to give much to talk about. There are many well-known faces who have denounced the behavior of the president in recent days, especially this Friday, after the protagonist of the controversy announced that he does not intend to leave his position and that what happened in the World Cup final was "consensual". . One of the last to pronounce on these statements has been the presenter María Patiño.
In the Assembly held this Friday, where many of the most prominent faces of Spanish football have attended, Rubiales has assured that "the kiss was consented." "We had very affectionate moments in this concentration. The moment Jenni appeared, she picked me up from the ground and we almost fell. And when she left me on the ground, we hugged. She took me up and we hugged. I told her she'll forget about the penalty I told her that we had won the World Cup thanks to her. She replied that she was a crack. I said 'a little bit?' And she said, 'okay,'" he expressed.
The reactions to his words did not wait in networks, some of them from well-known Spanish soccer players. "I am sad and disappointed. As a footballer and as a person I do not feel represented by what has happened today in the Ciudad del Fútbol de Las Rozas. I find it unfortunate that they continue to press and focus on a teammate. Wearing the National Team shirt Española is one of the greatest things that has happened to me in my career. I don't know if at some point I will be an option again, but I have made the decision not to return to the National Team until things change and this type of act does not go unpunished For a fairer, more humane and decent football", expressed the footballer Borja Iglesias.
Iker Casillas has also assured that he has felt "the shame of others" and Alexia Putellas, a player for the National Team and partner of Jenni Hermoso, has assured that "this is unacceptable". "It's over. With you, partner," said the two-time Ballon d'Or winner. But these reactions from the world of football have been joined by those from other spheres, such as television. One of the most recognized presenters in our country has not been able to avoid speaking out after Rubiales' controversial words.
Through her X account (formerly Twitter), María Patiño charged against Rubiales, assuring that "the misogynist macho never retracts. He portrays himself." A message that has not gone unnoticed and was quickly applauded by a large part of the followers of the host of Socialité, the renowned Telecinco program. "María, olé tú" or "That's right" are some of the comments that can be read in the journalist's publication, who has not hesitated to express her opinion through these words.
On the other hand, Patiño retweeted various posts about the controversy through his profile on Elon Musk's renowned social network. "Those who believe that this is a war of the sexes are very confused. Those who believe that it is a partisan issue are very confused. And those who believe that this is only about women are very confused. It is about men and women united," says user Ana Bernal-Triviño . "Correct", sentenced Patiño.
