England coach Sarina Wiegman has stated the disaster surrounding the World Cup kiss after Spain's win in opposition to her crew within the closing "really hurts" her as a spouse, mom, coach and human being.
Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by FIFA for an preliminary interval of 90 days, pending an investigation into his behaviour on the Women's World Cup closing earlier this month.
After the crew's 1-0 victory over England, he grabbed midfielder Jennifer Hermoso and kissed her on the lips through the trophy and medals presentation - which she stated she didn't consent to.
Wiegman stated the Spanish crew "deserves to be celebrated and deserves to be listened to" following the incident.
Speaking throughout an award ceremony the place she was topped UEFA's Women's Coach of the Year, Wiegman stated: "We all know the issues around the Spanish team, and it really hurts me as a coach, as mother of two daughters, as a wife and as a human being.
"The sport has grown a lot, however there's additionally nonetheless an extended solution to go in girls's soccer and in society."
Dedicating her award to the players, she then asked the audience in Monaco to join her in a round of applause.
The kiss row has led to many criticise Mr Rubiales for his actions, including Lioness Jess Carter, who said it is "actually unhappy" the World Cup final was "tarnished" by the kiss.
Spain head coach, Jorge Vilda, agreed the kiss row affected his crew's enjoyment of their victory.
But the long-time ally of the suspended president had beforehand described the row as "real nonsense".
Barcelona star, Aitana Bonmati, additionally used her acceptance speech in Monaco to point out solidarity with Hermoso, after she was named UEFA Women's Player of the Year.
"To all the women who suffer the same as Jennifer, we are with you," she stated.
Hermoso, and her 22 teammates, have stated they won't play for the nationwide crew till Mr Rubiales resigns, which he has beforehand refused to do.
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He has defended the kiss and stated it was "the same I could give one of my daughters", whereas his mother Angeles Bejar was on hunger strike at a church in his house city of Motril after saying her son has been unfairly focused.
A priest, who recognized himself as Father Antonio, instructed reporters that Ms Bejar was taken to hospital on Wednesday after feeling "tired and stressed".
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