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Spain, soccer and an unwanted World Cup kiss: the Luis Rubiales firestorm, explained

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales appeared in court Friday and denied any wrongdoing. Here's what's happened and what to look for next.

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Women's World Cup winners maintain boycott of Spain's national team. Coach delays picking her squad

The new coach of Spain’s women’s team has had to delay the announcement of her first squad after the country’s World Cup-winning players maintained their boycott of the national team

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Spain’s women's team is still in revolt one day before the new coach names her Nations League squad

The players who won the Women's World Cup for Spain are still in revolt one day before their new coach announces her first squad

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Jenni Hermoso among three Spain World Cup winners shortlisted for top FIFA award

Hermoso and her team-mates beat England 1-0 in the final in Sydney last month.

The Independent UK

UEFA hosts women soccer stars for expert advice. Then it thanks ousted Luis Rubiales for his service

European soccer body UEFA has hosted a storied group of women players and coaches for a conference to help shape a brighter future for their game

The Independent UK

The rise and fall of Luis Rubiales: from Spanish football president to pariah

It all started and finished with a World Cup as the elation of Spain’s success exposed Luis Rubiales and the fighter could not keep fighting

The Guardian - UK

Former Spain captain says Luis Rubiales row felt like ‘going to war’

Verónica Boquete alleges Jenni Hermoso’s phone was hacked after kiss by football boss at World Cup

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Luis Rubiales resigns as head of Spain's soccer federation

The embattled president of Spain's soccer federation has left his job. A furor arose after he kissed a star player on the mouth after the Women's World Cup final.

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Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales resigns after criticism over Women’s World Cup kiss

Luis Rubiales has announced his resignation as president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after he was criticised for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final.

Evening Standard

Hyperbolic nonsense & inaccuracy over Jorge Vilda sacking shameful

It was not mob rule which cost a man his job. A man and his actions cost a man his job.

The National (Scotland)

Jenni Hermoso complaint against Luis Rubiales filed with Spain’s high court

Spain’s World Cup-winning midfielder Hermoso submitted a complaint to the national prosecutor’s office on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Liga F: Spain’s top-tier women footballers to hold two-week strike amid pay dispute

The start of the new season looks set to be delayed with no agreement reached despite 12 months of negotiations

Evening Standard

Natalie Portman praises ‘resilience’ of Spain players amid Rubiales scandal

Natalie Portman, the Oscar-winning actor and part-owner of NWSL club Angel City, has paid tribute to the ‘inspiring’ actions of the Spain women’s team

The Guardian - UK

Jenni Hermoso files criminal complaint against Luis Rubiales over kiss

Spanish footballer accuses federation president of sexual assault over kiss he planted on her after World Cup victory

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The Independent UK

Jenni Hermoso files legal complaint over Luis Rubiales kiss

Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation following last month’s World Cup final.

Evening Standard

‘Jorge Vilda’s P45 should have been typed up years ago’

The controversial Spain manager has been sacked. But after his track record, why has it taken so long, asks Claire Cohen?

The Guardian - UK

Jorge Vilda hits back after sack: ‘I spent 17 years fighting for women’s football’

Jorge Vilda says he did not deserve to be sacked as Spain coach two weeks after winning the Women’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Sacked Spain manager Jorge Vilda defends clapping Luis Rubiales’ ‘I will not resign’ speech

Vilda’s side beat England to lift the World Cup in Sydney but he was removed from his post two weeks later

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Luis Rubiales fallout live: Rfef boss accused of sexual assault while Jorge Vilda hits out at ‘unfair’ sacking

The Spanish FA boss continues to resist pressure to exit his role while the Women’s team have sacked their World Cup-winning manager

Evening Standard

Jorge Vilda insists Spain sacking was ‘unfair’ as he defends applause of Luis Rubiales

Vilda’s coaching staff had previously resigned in protest over Luis Rubiales’ conduct

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Up First briefing: Blinken in Ukraine; ex-Proud Boys leader sentenced; new COVID data

Secretary of State Blinken is in Kyiv. Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio is sentenced to 22 years in prison. Vaccines and previous infections can protect you from the new COVID variant.

The Guardian - UK

Jorge Vilda is gone but this must be the beginning, not the end

The Spanish federation’s praise for the sacked coach was a kick in the teeth for the players who have tried to be heard for a long time

The Independent UK

Jorge Vilda says Spain sacking ‘unfair’ after World Cup win

Vilda’s side beat England to lift the trophy in Sydney.

The Hindu

Coach of Spain's World Cup-winning women's team fired weeks after victory

Spain’s World Cup-winning women's football team coach Jorge Vilda was fired and first female coach appointed. Jorge Vilda dismissed after 3 weeks of victory celebration that led to suspension of football federation president for kissing player without consent.

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GOOD: Spanish Soccer Coach Jorge Vilda Has Been Sacked & Replaced W/ First-Ever Female Coach

The Spain women's soccer team has appointed its first-ever female head coach after her predecessor Jorge Vilda was sacked the same day.

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