THE most controversial incident of the Women’s World Cup might have been a disputed goal, Lauren James’ red or a penalty award.
But it wasn’t. That distinction went to a kiss on the lips. A simple smacker delivered by an ageing former footballer to the Spanish No 6.
Society seems far more bothered, so much so that the over-eager Spanish football association president Luis Rubiales is under serious fire from Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
When Rubiales, 46, bear-hugged Jenni Hermoso before kissing her firmly on the lips he unleashed a storm that might end in his dismissal or resignation as president.
He was set to resign yesterday but at a press conference he was defiant, claiming the kiss was consensual and mutual and there was “no desire” in it.