"FIFA Suspends Spain Soccer Chief Amid Controversy Over World Cup Winner's Kiss"
TL;DR
FIFA has provisionally suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, over his kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales has refused to step down despite criticism from Hermoso, her teammates, and the Spanish government. The kiss was deemed unwanted by Hermoso, who along with the entire World Cup-winning squad, has refused to play while Rubiales remains president. FIFA has banned Rubiales and the Spanish football federation from contacting Hermoso and further disciplinary proceedings are underway. The scandal has overshadowed Spain's historic victory and sparked controversy.
- FIFA suspends Spain soccer chief Luis Rubiales amid row over kiss with Women's World Cup winner 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
- Luis Rubiales: Spain's football federation threatens legal action against Women's World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso CNN
- Spanish Soccer Body Threatens to Sue Over Player’s Account of Kiss The New York Times
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