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FIFA suspends Spanish football president Rubiales

The Spanish national team that won the World Cup as well as several other players have said they would not play international matches while Rubiales remains head of the federation.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

FIFA suspends Spanish football chief Rubiales over Hermoso kiss pending inquiry

FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from office on Saturday while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing a player without her consent.

France 24 · Aug 26, 2023

FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup final kiss

FIFA has suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from office while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup which included kissing a player without her consent

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Spanish soccer president faces general assembly amid reports he will resign for kissing a player

The president of the Spanish soccer federation is facing an emergency meeting of its general assembly amid media reports that he will hand in his resignation following an uproar for kissing a Women’s World Cup champion

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Spanish soccer player says a kiss on the lips with federation president was not consensual

FIFA opens disciplinary case vs. Spanish soccer official for kissing player on lips; Rubiales may resign. FIFA investigating Spanish soccer official Luis Rubiales for kissing player on lips, may face sanctions. Rubiales may resign after FIFA opens disciplinary case for kissing player on lips. FIFA probes Rubiales for kissing player…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss

A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.

WEKU · Aug 24, 2023

FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer president Rubiales for his conduct at Women's World Cup final

FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales for his behavior at the Women’s World Cup final

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Legendary North Carolina Coach Takes Incredibly Strong Stance Against Stanford, Cal Move

The longtime Tar Heels coach later clarified his statements slamming potential ACC expansion.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 23, 2023

Spain soccer coach faces scrutiny for touching a female assistant on the chest while celebrating

The coach of Spain’s Women’s World Cup champion soccer team is facing scrutiny after footage emerged showing him touching the chest area of a female assistant while celebrating the only goal of the final

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Europe’s leagues are overtaking the NWSL. That’s a win for women’s soccer

The country that plays host to the most World Cup players is now England. That’s not down to anything the NWSL is doing wrong, but what English clubs are doing right

The Guardian - US · Aug 23, 2023