Spain won the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand for the 9th time this year, beating England 1-0.
Spain, who closed the first half of the struggle between the teams playing the final for the first time, leading 1-0 with Carmona's goal in the 29th minute, had the opportunity to increase the difference to 2 with a penalty in the 68th minute. However, England goalkeeper Earps did not allow Hermoso's shot in the 70th minute.
With the score unchanged for the remainder of the game, Spain won their first title of the tournament.
Spain became the 5th different team to win the FIFA Women's World Cup after the USA, Norway, Germany and Japan.
A trophy ceremony was held after the match. However, the celebrations were overshadowed by the gesture of the President of the Spanish Federation, Luis Rubiales.
Luis Rubiales, President of the Spanish Football Federation, kissed national team player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the medal ceremony.
Jenni Hermoso, the victim of the gesture, expressed her disapproval of the president's action.
Scandalous act at the cup ceremony: Federation president kissed a soccer player on the lips - 7
Fans in Spain reacted to the president on social media. The Spaniards said the move overshadowed the player's career peak moment.
FOOTBALLER WHOSE LIP WAS KISSED SPEAKS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Speaking to Spanish television, Jenni Hermoso said about the president kissing her on the lips, “Yes, I don't like it. We are champions and that's the only thing I will accept.”.
The president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, said he would not take “stupidity” into account, saying “it's just a little show of affection”, referring to those who were angry with him.
Jenni Hermoso, 33 years old, suddenly became the world news after the kiss incident.
