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Spain's world champions reach agreement to end boycott

September 20, 2023

Spain's world champions reach agreement to end boycott

The decision was reached around 5 am after more than seven hours of meetings.

September 19, 2023
Nothing has changed, laments Hermoso as Spain call up boycotting players

After most of Spain's World Cup-winning squad were selected for upcoming games earlier on Monday, the players said they would continue their boycott, which came after Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation ceremony.
September 16, 2023
Kiss row: Spanish court imposes restraining order on Rubiales

The order prevents Rubiales trying to contact Hermoso or coming within 200 metres of her.
September 11, 2023
Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales quits following kiss controversy

Rubiales announced his resignation in a statement in which he said his position had become untenable, with the Spanish Football Federation later confirming he had sent a resignation letter to acting president Pedro Rocha.
September 08, 2023
Spanish prosecutor files complaint against Rubiales for sexual assault, coercion

Prosecutor Marta Durantez Gil's decision came three days after Hermoso lodged a criminal complaint. It is up to the court to present formal charges.
September 01, 2023
Spanish football's 'Me Too' moment was building for years

Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales' kiss of Jenni Hermoso not only soured the World Cup triumph, but has also triggered a torrent of allegations from other women in sport of predatory behaviour by men.
August 26, 2023
FIFA suspends Spanish football president Rubiales amid kiss row

Rubiales courted controversy after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup.

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