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Spanish FA boss under fire for kissing player filmed making obscene gesture

Footage has emerged of Luis Rubiales grabbing his genitals in celebration in the moments after Spain’s victory

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Spanish football president’s kiss sparks outrage after Women’s World Cup final

Luis Rubiales rejects suggestions kissing forward Jenni Hermoso on lips at post-match ceremony was inappropriate

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2023

The two sides of the Women’s World Cup — and the truth about where power still lies

The Women’s World Cup was a transformative tournament that showcased what is possible - but its legacy now relies on the decisions of those who have previously failed to support it, writes Miguel Delaney from Sydney

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Jorge Vilda: Spain’s World Cup coach at the heart of a civil war

Spain took a strange route to the World Cup trophy both on and off the pitch, somehow triumphing against a backdrop of infighting and rebellion

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

No envy for Spain’s exiles as Vilda’s World Cup run fails to bring unity

While Jorge Vilda’s reshaped squad has marched to a first World Cup final, those on the other side of the split have delivered a deafening message: this team do not play for me

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2023

Women’s World Cup: Spain chief Luis Rubiales backs controversial coach Jorge Vilda before England final

Spanish football president Luis Rubiales has backed controversial coach Jorge Vilda and insisted the federation has “forgotten” the players who have stayed away from the Women’s World Cup in protest against him.

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023

Infighting and rebellion: How Spain overcame themselves to reach edge of Women’s World Cup glory

Preparing to face England in Sydney on Sunday, Spain have taken a strange route to the final both on and off the pitch

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Soccer-Spanish football admits racism problem after Vinicius incident

Spanish soccer has a racism problem, its football federation chief Luis Rubiales said on Monday, echoing criticism by Brazil after Real Madrid lodged a race crime complaint following insults hurled at their Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr.

Reuters · May 22, 2023

Spain, France, Canada: What World Cup player boycotts reveal about the paradox of power in women's football

Despite the rapid growth of women's football, where players have more power than ever, they must still sacrifice their careers in order to create long-lasting change.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Why Spain's best footballers missed the Cup of Nations and could boycott the 2023 Women's World Cup

An ongoing dispute between 15 senior Spanish players, the head coach, and their federation could completely derail their Women's World Cup hopes.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2023