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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…

The Independent UK

Real Madrid and Barcelona are facing a Champions League ban this season: here's the crazy reason why

Real Madrid and Barcelona could be expelled from the Champions League, in a mad turn of events that no one could have foreseen just days ago

FourFourTwo

Luis Rubiales and Spanish football’s MeToo moment

A “non-consensual” kiss at the Women’s World Cup football final has sparked global outrage and reignited debate over the enduring culture of machismo in Spain despite advances in gender equality.

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Cycle lanes scrapped in south-east Spain as council takes pro-car stance

Workers begin removing second bike route in Elche under orders of local rightwing coalition

The Guardian - UK

Luis Rubiales timeline: How Spanish FA boss has come under scrutiny since kiss

Lus Rubiales’ mother is on hunger strike, while Jenni Hermoso says she is a ‘victim of aggression’

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

Luis Rubiales saga has overshadowed Spain World Cup win, says Lionesses’ Ella Toone

The Spanish FA president is yet to resign having kissed midfielder Jenni Hermoso without her consent after the final

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Luis Rubiales is a sad symbol of much bigger problems for women’s football

The lack of respect shown to Jenni Hermoso reflects dismissive attitudes to female players in Europe and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Luis Rubiales crisis: How Spanish FA president fell from grace

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The Independent UK

‘I am willing to die:’ Luis Rubiales’ mother continues hunger strike locked inside church

Angeles Bejar remains inside her local church in the town of Motril while her son refuses to resign as president of the Spanish Football Federation

The Independent UK

Spanish FA asks president Luis 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

Luis Rubiales: Spanish football federation calls for president to resign over World Cup kiss

The federation said Luis Rubiales’s ‘unacceptable behaviours’ have ‘seriously damaged the image of Spanish football’

Evening Standard

The Melilla massacre: how a Spanish enclave in Africa became a deadly flashpoint

The long read: At least 37 people were killed in June 2022 at the Morocco-Spain border, while scores more were injured. Despite the brutality and chaos, officials praised the actions of border agents

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

Micheal Martin to discuss Ukraine and Niger with EU ministers in Spain

Foreign affairs ministers from Ukraine and Niger are expected to attend the meeting of EU defence ministers this week.

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 Hindu

Spain opens preliminary sex abuse probe over suspended chief Rubiales’ kiss

Spain's top criminal court opens investigation into Rubiales' forcible kiss of Hermoso, which could constitute sexual assault. Hermoso has described it as "an impulsive, macho act, out of place and with no type of consent". If she files a complaint, Rubiales could face extended sanction from FIFA and Spanish govt.…

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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

USA Today Sports Media Group

Meet the 12 players representing Team USA at the 2023 Solheim Cup in Spain

Five players will make their debut for the American side next month in Spain.

The Times of India

Spanish soccer chief's mother starts hunger strike over kiss furore

NEW DELHI: The mother of Luis Rubiales, who is currently under suspension as the head of Spanish soccer, has taken a unique form of protest. She locked herself inside a church and initiated a hunger strike in opposition to her son's treatment regarding the incident where he kissed player Jenni…

The Independent UK

Cool down with Spain’s ‘other’ famous chilled tomato soup

While the summer heat lingers, cool down the soup

Al Jazeera

Rubiales case sparks hope for ‘seismic’ changes in Spanish football

Experts say the case can help transform Spanish women’s football and broader society, but deeper changes are needed.

The Times of India

Spain prosecutors open preliminary sex abuse probe over Luis Rubiales kiss: Court

NEW DELHI: Spanish prosecutors at the country's highest criminal court have announced the initiation of a preliminary inquiry into an incident involving Luis Rubiales.

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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