Jenni Hermoso says she received threats amid Luis Rubiales kiss controversy

Hermoso has also opened up on the toll the controversy took on her in an interview with GQ Spain
Jenni Hermoso has accused the Spanish football federation of ‘intimidation’ and making ‘threats’.

Jenni Hermoso has accused the Spanish football federation of ‘intimidation’ and making ‘threats’.

Spain striker Jenni Hermoso has said she received threats amid the controversy after the Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales kissed her on the lips following their World Cup final win.

Hermoso said the kiss was not consensual and Rubiales, who also grabbed his crotch while celebrating Spain's 1-0 win over England, was subsequently banned for three years by FIFA.

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