The president of Spain’s football federation has refused to resign in the aftermath of his unsolicited kiss on the mouth of player Jenni Hermoso during celebrations after Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory.
Key points:
- Luis Rubiales is at the centre of controversy after grabbing Jenni Hermoso and kissing her on the lips without consent
- Global governing body FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against Rubiales
- A players’ union has said it would do all it could to ensure the kiss does “not go unpunished”
Luis Rubiales had been under fire after kissing Hermoso on the lips while handing the team their medals after they beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday in Sydney.
The incident sparked outrage within and outside Spain, with many, including government ministers, players and coaches, demanding his resignation and forcing the federation to call an emergency assembly on Friday, where Rubiales said the kiss was consensual and he was the victim of “social assassination”.
“I will not…
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