Jenni Hermoso returns to Spain squad

MADRID: The Women’s World Cup-winning player kissed on the lips by the former president of the Spanish soccer federation was called up again by the national team. Jenni Hermoso was included in coach Montse Tomé’s squad for this month’s Nations League games against Italy and Switzerland. Hermoso was omitted from the first squad after the World Cup to protect her amid the controversy ignited by Luis Rubiales’ kiss at the awards ceremony, after Spain had lifted the trophy in Australia in August. “At the time we believed that was the best option for her and for us,” Tomé said. ”Now things have improved. She has played more often. It’s the right moment.”