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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sonia Twigg

Spanish government starts legal proceedings to sack Luis Rubiales

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Spain’s government has started the legal proceedings seeking to suspend soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales for kissing World Cup star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s World Cup victory, an official said on Friday.

Rubiales refused to quit on Friday in a bizarre press conference, fuelling anger among players and government ministers who decried his actions as unacceptable macho behaviour.

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