# Soccer: Jenni Hermoso was left out of Spain’s women’s team for the third consecutive time for next month’s Nations League games against Portugal. Coach Montse Tome insisted the forward’s absence was a sporting decision and not “punishment” after the controversy over ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales forcibly kissing her at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final. Hermoso, who was last called up to the national side in October, plays regularly for Mexican team Tigres. Her exclusion has raised questions as the trial against Rubiales has now concluded.
Soccer: Hermoso still left out of Spain’s women’s team after kiss scandal