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Spain's Hermoso felt 'vulnerable and victim of assault' after Rubiales kiss

AFP · 8 months ago

Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso said Friday she felt like she had been assaulted by the country's football federation president Luis Rubiales when he forced a kiss on her at the World Cup final.

Hermoso set to join mass strike after denying she consented to kiss

AFP · 8 months ago

Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso joined a mass strike of women players on Friday after saying she did not consent to being kissed by the country's football federation chief Luis Rubiales after Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup final.

Spanish football chief Rubiales refuses to quit over player kiss

AFP · 8 months ago

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales refused to resign on Friday after a week of widespread criticism for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso following Spain's Women's World Cup triumph.

Spanish football chief Rubiales refuses to resign over player kiss

AFP · 8 months ago

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales refused to resign on Friday after a week of heavy criticism for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso following Spain's Women's World Cup triumph.

Spanish football chief Rubiales to quit over World Cup kiss scandal - reports

AFP · 8 months ago

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales will quit his post after being roundly condemned by the football world and beyond for forcibly kissing a Spain player on the mouth following the Women's World Cup final, several media outlets reported Thursday.

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Rubiales over kiss

AFP · 8 months ago

FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women's World Cup final last weekend.

Luis Rubiales, from union boss to Spain's football federation chief

AFP · 8 months ago

Spain's football federation chief Luis Rubiales, under fire over his kiss on the lips of a Women's World Cup player, is a former attacking midfielder who went on to become a combative players'

Rubiales faces calls to be sacked after 'disgusting' World Cup kiss

AFP · 8 months ago

Spain's women's football league on Wednesday demanded Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales be sacked for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the country's World Cup victory, describing his behaviour as "disgusting".

Spain government demands 'transparent and urgent' Rubiales investigation

AFP · 8 months ago

The Spanish government on Wednesday demanded transparency and urgent action from the country's football federation against president Luis Rubiales over his kiss on the lips of a Women's World Cup player.

Spain PM says football boss apology over kiss 'insufficient'

AFP · 8 months ago

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday blasted as "insufficient" the apology given by Spain's football federation chief for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales, 45, kissed Hermoso as he handed the Spanish team their gold medals after they beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday in Sydney, provoking outrage in Spain. H

Spanish football boss apologises for kissing World Cup star

AFP · 8 months ago

Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Monday apologised for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup.

From mutiny to World Cup glory for derided Spain coach Vilda

AFP · 8 months ago

Coach Jorge Vilda was derided as a control freak who was not up to the job, but he has now made history by taking Spain to their first Women's World Cup crown.

Spalletti agrees terms to take over Italian job: press

AFP · 8 months ago

The Italian Football Federation and Luciano Spalletti have reached an agreement for him to succeed Roberto Mancini as coach of the national team, according to reports in the Italian press on Friday.

From mutiny to World Cup final for derided Spain coach Vilda

AFP · 8 months ago

Jorge Vilda was derided by some of his players as a control freak who was not up to the job, but the coach now stands on the brink of making history with Spain at the Women's World Cup.

Rows and refuseniks: Spain defy turbulence to make World Cup semis

AFP · 9 months ago

Spain were plunged into turmoil when 15 players refused to feature under coach Jorge Vilda, but less than a year later they are in the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time.

Nigeria's women demand football federation pay unpaid bonuses

AFP · 9 months ago

Nigeria's women's football team fresh from an impressive run to the last 16 of the World Cup are demanding with the support of FIFPRO their national federation "honour their commitments"

Philippines coach Stajcic steps down after Women's World Cup exit

AFP · 9 months ago

Philippines coach Alen Stajcic has left his post after the national team's exit from their first Women's World Cup, the Philippine Football Federation said on Tuesday.

Nigeria 'destined for something special' at World Cup, coach says

AFP · 9 months ago

Nigeria are "destined for something special" at the Women's World Cup, their coach Randy Waldrum has said, after reaching the last 16 and a likely clash with England.