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The unwanted Spanish soccer kiss is textbook male chauvinism. Don’t excuse it

This kind of behavior is a way to contradict women’s achievements, and knock them down

The Guardian - US

Spain opens case against soccer chief for World Cup kiss. Luis Rubiales breaks week-long silence

On Friday, a Spanish government legal panel handling sports issues opened a formal case against suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales over his conduct that was televised globally

The Hindu

Spain legal panel opens case against suspended soccer chief over World Cup kiss, reports say

A Spanish government legal panel is opening a case against suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales, says the state news agency Efe

The Independent UK

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Humans Could Be Playing Soccer on the Moon in 15 Years — But Should We?

The first lunar football match could kick off as soon as the year 2038, according to a panel of scientists from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Inverse

Spain's men's coach asks for forgiveness for applauding Rubiales' diatribe against 'false feminists'

The coach of Spain’s men’s national soccer team has asked for forgiveness for applauding the claim by Luis Rubiales that he was the victim of a smear campaign from “false feminists” following an uproar after he kissed a player on the lips at the Women’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia has so much money to spend on sports no one else can compete, says one of world’s most popular athletes

The oil-rich nation is investing billions in sports—which includes splashing out on huge salaries for some of the world’s most famous athletes.

Fortune

The USWNT's Julie Ertz, a back to back World Cup champion, is retiring from soccer

Ertz is the only player to win two U.S. Soccer Player of the Year awards and a U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. She has won two World Cups and is a two-time Olympian.

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Ex-Red Stars star Julie Ertz retires from soccer after 10-year career

Ertz, 31, had already hinted at her retirement at this summer’s World Cup after the United States fell to Sweden on penalties in the Round of 16, tearfully telling reporters it was likely her final match wearing the team crest.

Chicago Sun-Times

USWNT Great Julie Ertz Shares Significant News About Her Future in Soccer

One of the greats in U.S. women’s soccer history is hanging up her cleats.

Sports Illustrated

Spain players Bonmatí and Carmona await UEFA award ceremony amid Rubiales crisis

Two players who won the Women’s World Cup with Spain are on the short-list for the player of the year award from European soccer body UEFA as the sport continues to deal with the turmoil created by Luis Rubiales

The Independent UK

Nebraska volleyball stadium event draws 92,003 to set women's world attendance record

An attendance record of global proportions could be set Wednesday night when the University of Nebraska hosts a celebration of volleyball at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln

The Independent UK

Spain has condemned inappropriate World Cup kiss. Can it now reckon with sexism in soccer?

Spain has spoken loudly through its government, political parties, soccer clubs, players and ordinary citizens to condemn the kiss of a player by the head of its soccer federation that sullied its Women’s World Cup victory

The Independent UK

Triumph of spirit, Keralite boy excels in Power Soccer

15-yr-old Akshay, afflicted with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, found his happy space in Power Soccer, a sport designed for power wheelchair users. His parents relocated to the US for better treatment & facilities. Power Soccer has opened up his world, giving him confidence & independence. It can help disabled children lead…

The Hindu

One man's actions are overshadowing the Women's World Cup

Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales is the target of protests after he forcibly kissed player Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup.

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Up First briefing: Hurricane Idalia; Proud Boys; Spanish Soccer controversy

Hurricane Idalia makes landfall. The ex-leader of the Proud Boys will be sentenced today. An unwanted World Cup kiss sparks controversy in Spain.

The Guardian - US

Behind the scenes, women in football see Spain scandal as part of systemic problems

The aftermath of this year’s Women’s World Cup final has raised issues that many have known about for years. Change could be slower than expected

The Independent UK

Rubiales crisis hangs over European soccer ahead of gala award ceremony in Monaco

The governing body of European soccer heads to its annual awards gala on Thursday in Monaco amid turmoil created by its vice president from Spain

Sports Illustrated

USWNT Announces Megan Rapinoe’s Final International Appearance

The soccer legend is set to retire when the NWSL season ends in October.

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The Independent UK

A Spanish soccer official’s kiss unleashed fury, soul-searching over sexism, and a hunger strike

Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup was a momentous occasion for the soccer-crazed country, but the joy on and off the field was soon sullied by the leader of the country’s soccer federation when he planted an unwanted kiss on the lips of a star player during the medal…

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Oh FFS: Spanish Soccer Boss’ Mum Is On A Hunger Strike To Protest ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Her Son

I guess being problematic runs in the family.

The Hindu

Spanish football federation leaders asks president Rubiales to resign, for kissing player

Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation asked suspended president Luis Rubiales to resign after kissing a player on the lips at the Women’s World Cup final

France 24

Spanish football leaders ask Rubiales to resign over his kiss of player

Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation asked suspended president Luis Rubiales to resign on Monday because of his behaviour at the Women's World Cup, including kissing a player on the lips after Spain won the championship match.

The Independent UK

Spanish soccer federation leaders asks president Rubiales to resign after kissing player on the lips

Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation have asked suspended president Luis Rubiales to resign after kissing a player on the lips at the Women’s World Cup final

The Independent UK

One week after sullying the Women’s World Cup, Luis Rubiales is now a Spanish football outcast

One week after the president of the Spanish soccer federation kissed a player on the lips during the Women’s World Cup awards ceremony, his reputation is in tatters and he's out of his job

The Independent UK

Mother of beleaguered Spanish football federation chief starts hunger strike in church to defend him

The mother of the Spanish football federation president under fire for kissing a player during the Women’s World Cup awards ceremony has started a hunger strike in a church in southern Spain in defense of her son

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