Spain kiss row: Sarina Wiegman 'really hurt' by crisis surrounding Women's World Cup final incident

for an initial period of 90 days, pending an investigation into his behaviour at the Women's World Cup final earlier this month., he grabbed midfielder Jennifer Hermoso and kissed her on the lips during the trophy and medals presentation - which she said she did not consent to.

Wiegman said the Spanish team"deserves to be celebrated and deserves to be listened to" following the incident.Speaking during an award ceremony where she was crowned UEFA's Women's Coach of the Year, Wiegman said:"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 game has grown so much, but there's also still a long way to go in women's football 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"really sad" the World Cup final was"tarnished" by the kiss.World Cup kiss 'shouldn't have happened'But the long-time ally of the suspended president had previously described the row as"Barcelona star, Aitana Bonmati, also used her acceptance speech in Monaco to show solidarity with Hermoso, after she was named UEFA Women's Player of the Year.

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