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Spain’s world champions refuse to play while Luis Rubiales is RFEF president

Jenni Hermoso has said she did not give Rubiales consent to kiss her after the World Cup final.

The Independent UK

Government will push to suspend Luis Rubiales in ‘Me Too of Spanish football’

Rubiales did not step down after widespread criticism of his actions following Spain’s World Cup win.

The Independent UK

Iker Casillas slams Luis Rubiales after Spanish FA president refuses to resign

Rubiales refused to resign at a press conference despite appearing to forcefully kiss midfielder Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final

The Independent UK

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Spain's football chief Rubiales refuses to resign, says World Cup kiss 'consensual'

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

France 24

‘Social assassination’: defiant Rubiales refuses to resign over World Cup kiss

Luis Rubiales hit out at ‘false feminism and a ‘social assassination’ of his character as he vowed to stay on as head of Spain’s football federation (RFEF)

The Guardian - UK

Anger builds in Spain as Rubiales refuses to stand down – as it happened

News and reaction after Luis Rubiales vowed to stay on as head of Spain’s FA amid fierce criticism for kissing Jennifer hermoso on the lips

The Guardian - UK

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales has faced heavy criticism and calls for him to resign.

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

FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Rubiales earlier Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

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

Luis Rubiales resists calls to resign but walls are closing in on Spanish football president

An investigation into the president of the Spanish FA’s behaviour could see him removed from office

The Independent UK

Spanish FA president faces new accusations from former colleague after Jenni Hermoso controversy

Rubiales’ former colleague claims he would ask her what colour underwear she was wearing

The Independent UK

Spanish football president in kissing row denies new misogyny allegations

Tamara Ramos claims Luis Rubiales asked what colour her underwear was when they worked together

The Guardian - UK

Megan Rapinoe: Luis Rubiales antics highlight ‘misogyny and sexism’ within RFEF

Rapinoe described Rubiales’ kiss on the lips of Spain player Jenni Hermoso as a “physical assault”.

The Independent UK

World Cup win marred by celebratory kiss

RFEF president Luis Rubiales acknowledged the hurt he's caused in a video statement posted Monday

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The Independent UK

Spain’s Olga Carmona not told of father’s death until after World Cup Final

Her family and friends reportedly kept his death a secret for days.

The Hindu

Spain’s World Cup hero Carmona learns of father’s death after final

Spain captain Olga Carmona scored a goal to win the Women's World Cup for Spain. After the match, she found out her father had passed away. The Spanish FA expressed their condolences and support for Carmona and her family. Her family had kept the news from her to help her…

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Spain hero Olga Carmona learns of father's death after World Cup final win vs England

The Real Madrid left-back scored the goal which gave La Roja the title on Sunday but received tragic news after the game in Sydney

USA Today Sports Media Group

Fans ripped the Spanish Football Federation for celebrating controversial Jorge Vilda after World Cup win

The players deserve so much better than this classless garbage.

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Sports Illustrated

With a World Cup Title in Hand, It’s Time for Spain to Listen to Its Players

On the pitch, La Roja have reached the pinnacle in women's soccer. But what comes next may prove to be more important as tensions between players and the federation remain.

The Guardian - UK

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

England women on the verge of historic glory: a World Cup final bluffer’s guide

Pinch yourself: an England football team have not only reached a first World Cup final since 1966, but are favourites to win

Sports Illustrated

Everything to Know for the Women’s World Cup Final

The top story lines, players to know and some expert predictions for the Spain-England finale Sunday.

Evening Standard

Who is Jorge Vilda? Spain’s divisive coach causing a stir at the World Cup

Spain have had an unconventional route to the World Cup final

The Independent UK

Have Spain moved past player mutiny on their run to World Cup final?

Last year’s row followed the team’s Euro 2022 exit to England.

The Independent UK

Have Spain moved past player mutiny on their run to Women’s World Cup final?

Fifteen players submitted complaints about their treatment in the wake of the Euro 2022 finals.

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