Spanish Football Federation to act against woman footballer Hermoso for ‘lying’ about ‘kiss’

The Spanish football federation has decided to take legal action against country's top goal scorer Jenni Hermoso for what it claimed ‘lying’ over its president Luis Rubiales, who had stirred a controversy after he kissed the woman footballer.

Rubiales has refused to resign after kissing forward Hermoso on the lips following Spain's Women's World Cup final win over England in Sydney claiming that the kiss was not forced.

Hermoso, however, said that she did not consent but the federation has questioned her version of events. "The evidence is conclusive," it said. " The President has not lied."

In a statement by the players' union Futpro, which is representing 33-year-old Hermoso, she is quoted as saying "In no case did I seek to raise (lift) the president" while they embraced on the podium.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said that RFEF and Rubiales would demonstrate each of the lies that were spread either by someone on behalf of the player or, if applicable, by the player herself.

The federation also said that, if selected, players have "an obligation" to play for the national team, after 81 female players said they would not represent Spain until Rubiales is removed from his post.

Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias has also said he will not play for the men's national team again while Rubiales is in charge.

In its statement, the RFEF provided four images of Hermoso's embrace with Rubiales, with an analysis of each, which it claims demonstrates that she applied the force to lift Rubiales' feet off the ground.

The federation says it has tried to contact Hermoso, who is Spain's leading women's goal scorer with 51 from 101 appearances but has "been unsuccessful at all times".