"Controversy Surrounds Spain's Soccer Federation and Women's World Cup Winner"
TL;DR
Spain's football federation is threatening legal action against Jennifer Hermoso, accusing her of lying about being kissed by federation president Luis Rubiales at the Women's World Cup medal ceremony. The federation defended Rubiales, claiming the kiss was "mutual" and criticized "fake feminism." Hermoso and other players have stated they will not play for Spain until Rubiales is removed. FIFA has provisionally suspended Rubiales, and the Spanish High Council of Sport is considering suspending him as well.
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- Luis Rubiales: Spain's football federation threatens legal action against Women's World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso CNN
- Opinion: Luis Rubiales must resign. Spain's women soccer champions deserve better Los Angeles Times
- Spain needs a World Cup Kiss statue like Sarasota has for World War Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- Spanish Soccer Body Threatens to Sue Over Player’s Account of Kiss The New York Times
- FIFA suspends Spain soccer chief Luis Rubiales amid row over kiss with Women's World Cup winner CNN
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