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Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales’s inappropriate kiss with star player Jennifer Hermoso during the awards ceremony sparked a huge global outrage and protests. To stay strong for their teammate, the Spanish players boycotted their national team. However, as the controversy escalated, a ray of support emerged in the form of Alexis Ohanian, the husband of Serena Williams, whose noble gesture would provide a beacon of support and unity.

After initially supporting the Spanish women’s team, Ohanian has once again shown his solidarity with the cause by taking a stand against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over the controversial incident. Let’s delve deeper.

The noble gesture from the husband of Serena Williams: #SeAcabo

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In the aftermath of Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory, an incident involving RFEF chief Luis Rubiales kissing Hermoso on the lips during the award ceremony ignited a firestorm of criticism. Players, fans, and advocates for women’s soccer worldwide expressed their outrage, demanding accountability and justice for Jennifer Hermoso. Amid the turmoil, Alexis Ohanian, the entrepreneur and owner of Angel City FC, once again showed his unwavering support for Jennifer Hermoso.

In an Instagram post shared by Alexis Ohanian, he shared a powerful message of solidarity. Ohanian posted a video of a billboard located in Seville, Spain, prominently displaying the words ‘#SeAcabo,’ which translates to ‘#It’s Over.’ In the caption along with the video, Ohanian stated, “@776fund bought a billboard in Seville, Spain for this year’s World Football Summit Europe. @weareangelcity was represented there, but I did this in my personal capacity. We need to keep shining a light.”

Alexis Ohanian, the husband of Serena Williams, also shared the video in his Instagram stories with the caption, “For @jennihermoso, I ran this in Seville, Spain during @Worldfootballsummit #seacabo.” Alexis Ohanian’s noble gesture not only provided solace to Jennifer Hermoso but also demonstrated the global impact of solidarity on the big stage.

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Ohanian’s gesture is a welcome one, and it is important to see people in positions of power speaking out against injustice. It is also important to remember that this is just one step in the right direction and that there is still a long way to go before we can achieve true equality in sports.

What does Ohanian’s gesture mean for women in sports?

Alexis Ohanian’s gesture is a powerful message of support for women in sports and for all women who have been victims of sexism and harassment. It shows that he is willing to use his platform to speak out against injustice and to fight for gender equality. Ohanian has been a vocal and avid supporter of women’s sports and never backed himself down in showing his support.

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Ohanian’s gesture is also a reminder that we all have a role to play in creating a more inclusive and equitable world for women. Ohanian’s billboard is a reminder to the federation that this behavior is unacceptable and that they need to do more to create a safe and inclusive environment for all players.

It is important to remember that this is just one step in the right direction and that there is still a long way to go before we can achieve true equality in sport. The hashtag #SeAcabo serves as a powerful reminder that, together, we can bring about positive change, even in the face of adversity.

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