The Controversial World Cup Kiss: Luis Rubiales Temporarily Suspended In a shocking turn of events, Luis Rubiales, the head of Spain’s soccer federation, has been temporarily suspended by FIFA following allegations of forcibly kissing a player during the Women’s World Cup medal ceremony. The suspension, which will last for 90 days, prohibits Rubiales from participating […]
Sports Controversy: Spanish FA President Kissing Women’s World Cup Champion Potential Resignation on the Horizon On August 20th, during the Women’s World Cup Finals in Australia, Luis Rubiales, the Spanish football federation president, caused a major uproar when he kissed Spanish national team forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent. This incident has […]
Luis Rubiales Refuses to Resign as Spanish FA President over Jenni Hermoso Kissing Scandal Background The football world was taken by surprise when Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Association (Spanish FA), chose to stand firm and refused to resign amidst a scandal surrounding his inappropriate behavior. Rubiales embraced and kissed Spain midfielder […]
Luis Rubiales to Resign as Spanish Soccer Federation President Amid Controversy Updated Aug. 24, 2023 4:22 p.m. ET Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales is expected to resign from his position following a disciplinary case opened by FIFA. The case involves Rubiales kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy and medal ceremony […]