LUIS RUBIALES has broken his silence after being slammed for kissing Spain star Jenni Hermoso.
The Spanish FA chief was seen grabbing and kissing the Women’s World Cup winner after the 1-0 victory over England.
As Hermoso received her winner’s medal, Rubiales, 45, stood near Fifa president Gianni Infantino congratulating the players before planting one on her.
Rubiales has drawn a lot of criticism from viewers who have branded him “disgusting”.
One Tweeted: “This guy, he’s so disgusting.”
A second commented: “This is so disgusting.”
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While a third said: “What a disgusting act by the president.”
Even Hermoso also claimed that she did “not enjoy” the incident with Rubiales.
However, Rubiales has now hit out at his critics and slammed them as “idiots” and claimed the act was a “minor show of affection”.
He told radio Marca: “The kiss with Jenni? There are idiots everywhere.
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“When two people have a minor show of affection, we can’t listen to idiocy.
“We are champions and that’s what I’ll take.”
Rubiales was also the centre of attention for his antics by entering the Spanish women’s team dressing room after the result.
While there he declared he would pay for a trip to Ibiza and vowed to marry Hermoso.
Although, the Spanish squad appeared to be happy at the declaration, and can be heard chanting “Ibiza, Ibiza, Ibiza”.
Rubiales has also drawn anger for backing controversial manager Jorge Vilda.
The Spain boss reportedly banned players from locking their hotel rooms before midnight in 2019, as he wanted to carry out room checks.
He was also accused of forcing players to reveal the contents of their bags at training, while treating players like “children”.
Fifteen players boycotted the Spain team in protest at Vilda last year.
Only three returned for this summer’s tournament Down Under.
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Vilda remains unpopular despite Spain’s tournament win, being awkwardly snubbed by players amid the celebrations.
He was also booed while receiving his medal.
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