Who is Jenni Hermoso the Spanish striker who Luis Rubiales kissed?

Jenni Hermoso is widely regarded as one of the best forward's in the women's game right now.

The forward, who scored three goals at the Women's World Cup this year, was part of the Spain team that would go on to defeat England in the final.

Hermoso and her teammates were congratulated by dignitaries including Queen Letizia, dressed all in red in support of her compatriots, who gave players a warm embrace.

Also on the stage was Spanish Federation boss Luis Rubiales, who threw his arms around Hermoso, and gave her a strong hug while whispering in her ear. He then put both his hands on the back of her head head and kissed her on the mouth - with Rubiales now set to face a FIFA disciplinary investigation.

Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know about Jenni Hermoso.

Who is Jenni Hermoso?

Jennifer Hermoso, born on May 9, 1990 in Madrid, is a Spanish striker.

She is the granddaughter of former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Hernandez.

Hermoso started her career with Atletico's youth set up and would go on to make her senior debut in 2004.

The striker left in 2010 to join Rayo Vallecano. In three years at the club, Hermoso scored 42 goals in 72 games.

In 2013, Hermoso played out of Spain for the first time in career - signing for Swedish side Tyreso FF.

Following a brief stint with the Swedish outfit, Hermoso joined Spanish giants Barcelona at the end of the 2013-14 season.

During her first stint with the Spanish side, Hermoso won the Primera Division twice. The striker would then move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 before making a brief return to Atletico in 2018.

Following a year at Atletico, she moved back to Barcelona for three years, where she would go on to win three league titles, four Spanish cups and a Champions League.

She now plies her trade with Liga MX Femenil club CF Pachuca.

Hermoso is Barcelona's all time scorer - with 181 goals in 224 appearances. She is also Spain's leading scorer with 51.

Her biggest achievement yet came at this year's World Cup, helping Spain win their first title.

What has Hermoso said on the controversial kiss?

The Spanish forward confirmed that she is pursuing action against the Spanish FA president.

Hermoso released a statement through FUTPRO, the Spanish players' union.

'My union FUTPRO, in coordination with my agency TMJ are taking care of defending my interests and being the interlocutors on this matter,' the statement read.

'From FUTPRO we express our firm and resounding condemnation of conduct that violates the dignity of women.

'From our association we ask the Royal Spanish Football Federation to implement the necessary protocols, ensure the rights of our players and adopt exemplary measures.

'It is essential that our national team, current world champion, is always represented by figures that project values of equality and respect in all areas.

'It is necessary to continue to advance in the fight for equality, a fight that our female players have led with determination, bringing us to the position we are in today.

'We also call on the National Sports Council to support and actively promote prevention and intervention against sexual harassment or abuse, machismo and sexism, within its competences.'