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World Cup win marred by celebratory kiss

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

Salon

Spanish FA chief admits kiss ‘somewhat tarnished’ Women’s World Cup win

Luis Rubiales strikes more conciliatory note after previously defending his kissing on lips of forward Jenni Hermoso

The Guardian - UK

Narrative, high drama and a worthy winner: it was a great World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Ivan Toney speaks out, Brian Clough in pants and poor Brendan Rodgers

The Guardian - UK

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Spanish football president’s kiss was an abuse of power that never should have happened

Luis Rubiales’ non-apology is frustrating and does not make up for the unwanted kiss

The Independent UK

Spain FA chief ordered to apologise for kissing World Cup star Jenni Hermoso on the lips

Luis Rubiales grabbed the World Cup winner’s head and pulled her in for a kiss on the lips during the trophy celebration

Evening Standard

Spanish FA president apologises for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso at World Cup final

Rubiales also grabbed his crotch as he celebrated Spain’s victory over England

The Independent UK

Spanish federation president apologises for kissing one of the players

Rubiales also grabbed his crotch as he celebrated Spain’s victory over England.

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Spain’s Soccer President Criticized for Kiss at World Cup Ceremony

The incident occurred at the gold medal celebration.

Sports Illustrated

Spanish soccer leader's behavior at Women's World Cup final provokes angry reaction

The man who leads the Spanish soccer federation took some unwanted attention away from the celebrating players moments after Spain won the Women's World Cup

The Independent UK

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

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

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

Afternoon Update: no campaign condemned over ‘racist jokes’; kiss sparks outrage; and Qantas class action

Indigenous leaders call on anti-voice campaigners to stop using ‘racist jokes’ after comments made at CPAC conference

The Guardian - AU

The Spanish Soccer Boss Who Kissed Jenni Hermoso Has Finally Admitted That Was Kinda Fucked Up

He still insists it was innocent and he was just caught up in the moment, though.

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The Independent UK

Spain star Jenni Hermoso reacts after FA president kisses her on lips

The Spain star was making her way to the podium after receiving her Women’s World Cup winners’ medal following her team’s victory against England

The Guardian - UK

Spain set gold standard amid cheers for the players and boos for the coach

Country that also holds the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups triumphed in spite of Jorge Vilda and could dominate for years

The Independent UK

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 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

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

Reuters

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.

ABC News

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

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.

Daily Mirror

David de Gea 'bemused' by message from Spain FA chief after retirement confusion

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea was left confused after being sent a retirement message from the head of the Spanish FA shortly after missing out on Luis Enrique's World Cup squad

The Independent UK

Ukraine to bid for World Cup with Spain and Portugal

Ukraine could host one of the groups if the joint bid is successful

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