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Spanish football chief refuses to resign after player kiss scandal

NEW DELHI: Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales on Friday refused to resign after a week of heavy criticism for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso following Spain's Women's World Cup triumph.

The Times of India · Aug 25, 2023

Spanish football president Luis Rubiales refuses to resign from post

Rubiales kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the trophy presentation.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Luis Rubiales vows not to resign over Jenni Hermoso kiss scandal that marred World Cup win

Beleagured boss blames “false feminists” for “social assassination” after incident that marred World Cup celebrations

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023

Spanish soccer president faces general assembly amid reports he will resign for kissing a player

The president of the Spanish soccer federation is facing an emergency meeting of its general assembly amid media reports that he will hand in his resignation following an uproar for kissing a Women’s World Cup champion

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Spanish soccer player says a kiss on the lips with federation president was not consensual

FIFA opens disciplinary case vs. Spanish soccer official for kissing player on lips; Rubiales may resign. FIFA investigating Spanish soccer official Luis Rubiales for kissing player on lips, may face sanctions. Rubiales may resign after FIFA opens disciplinary case for kissing player on lips. FIFA probes Rubiales for kissing player…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales set to step down over World Cup behaviour

Rubiales’ expected resignation will come one day after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Report: Spain’s Soccer President to Step Down Amid World Cup Scandal

FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Rubiales earlier Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24, 2023

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss

A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.

WEKU · Aug 24, 2023

Luis Rubiales and a scandal showing no sign of an end any time soon

In today’s Football Daily: Luis Rubiales, Southend United and an unhappy lion

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023

FIFA Opens Case Against Rubiales After He Kissed Player at Women’s World Cup

The Spanish federation president has yet to resign despite global outrage after Sunday’s final.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24, 2023