Northern Ireland football star stands in solidarity with Jenni Hermoso amid ‘kissgate’ row

Simone Magill (inset) has spoken out in support of Spain's Jenni Hermoso after Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales kissed the World Cup winner on the lips without her consent

Northern Ireland star Simone Magill

The moment Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales kissed World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent.

A Northern Ireland football star has accused governing bodies of “failing” women in sport as she expressed solidarity with Spain’s Jenni Hermoso amid the ongoing "Kissgate” scandal.

Simone Magill took to social media on Friday to tell football officials “Se Acabo” which translates to “It’s Over”.

“Contigo, Jenni. Your struggle is my struggle,” the statement reads.

"Her struggle is our struggle. And we have had enough. We, the players, are stronger, more united, and more determined than ever.

“We demand change. We demand better."

Jenni Hermoso has angrily denounced her treatment by Luis Rubiales and the Spanish Football Federation (Isabel Infantes/PA)

It comes after under-fire Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales sent FIFA a copy of newly released footage showing the women's football team celebrating and joking about his infamous kiss.

The clip, which was uploaded to Twitter by journalist Alvise Perez, shows Jenni Hermoso laughing at a meme of incident which happened during the World Cup final presentation.

Rubiales has been given a 90-day ban by FIFA and faces being kicked out of his role by Spain; however he remains defiant and has refused to quit.

His 72-year-old mum even went on hunger strike in a bid to defend her son. She was taken to hospital, but has since been discharged.

Angeles Bejar started her protest by locking herself in the Divina Patrona church in Motril in protest over her son’s