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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nadeem Badshah

Spanish football president in kissing row denies new misogyny allegations

Luis Rubiales
Luis Rubiales was already facing calls to resign after kissing forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the post-match ceremony. Photograph: Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Spain’s football federation president, Luis Rubiales, was at the centre of new misogyny allegations on Wednesday, as he faces growing calls to be sacked for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the country’s World Cup victory.

The country’s football federation (RFEF) chief, 46, has been widely condemned for planting a kiss on the lips of the footballer after her team’s 1-0 triumph over England in the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.

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