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Spanish football federation leaders demand resignation of Luis Rubiales

Embattled president increasingly isolated in World Cup kiss row after urgent meeting between chiefs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

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 · Aug 28, 2023

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.…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Uefa rejects Spanish expulsion plea as Luis Rubiales crisis takes bizarre new twist

The Spanish Football Federation has attempted to get itself expelled from Uefa competitions in an act of ‘brinkmanship’ while its president is investigated for sexual assault

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

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 Times of India · Aug 28, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

#MeToo exposed the abuse of women in Spain. It took football and #SeAcabó to spark a revolution

The furore over Jenni Hermoso enduring that unwanted kiss has opened eyes to misogyny as never before, says writer Maria Ramírez

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

Luis Rubiales’ mother locks herself in church and goes on hunger strike over ‘inhuman’ treatment

Rubiales was provisionally suspended by Fifa on Saturday

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Luis Rubiales’ mother on hunger strike over ‘inhuman’ treatment of son – reports

Rubiales was provisionally suspended by FIFA on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023