The captains of the Spanish males's crew have expressed solidarity with the nationwide ladies's aspect after what they name "unacceptable behaviour" by the Spain FA head Luis Rubiales.

Álvaro Morata, César Azpilicueta, Rodrigo Hernández and Marco Asensio issued a press release on behalf of the complete crew wherein they stated the World Cup-winning success of the ladies's crew had been "tarnished".

Rubiales has confronted widespread criticism for kissing participant Jennifer Hermoso on the lips through the awards ceremony after Spain's 1-0 victory over England within the Women's World Cup remaining on 20 August.

In the assertion, the captains say: "Once concentrated in Las Rozas, the National Team players want to highlight several issues regarding the latest events that have damaged the image of Spanish football:

"First of all, we need to convey, as soon as once more, our pleasure and our most honest congratulations to the Women's National Team for the title of World Champions in Sydney.

"A historical milestone full of meaning that will mark a before and after in Spanish women's football, inspiring many women with a triumph of incalculable value.

"For this motive, we need to remorse and categorical our solidarity with the gamers who've seen their success tarnished.

"We want to reject what we consider unacceptable behaviour on the part of Mr Rubiales, who has not lived up to the institution he represents.

"We place ourselves firmly and clearly on the aspect of the values ​​that sport represents. Spanish soccer should be an engine of respect, inspiration, inclusion and variety and should set an instance with its conduct each on and off the sphere.

"From today, we face a decisive concentration for the future of Spanish football on our way to qualify for Euro2024 with two games against Georgia and Cyprus. We would like that, from now on, we could focus on sporting issues given the relevance of the challenges that lie ahead."

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