FIFA suspends Spain coach over unwanted kiss
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Spanish football is shocked following a kiss at the medal ceremony at the Women's World Cup. Spain's football president Luis Rubiales grabbed Spanish forward Jenni Hermoso's head and kissed her on the lips. Rubiales has refused to resign. Ms Hermoso said: "I believe no person…should be a victim of this type of non-consensual behaviour. I felt vulnerable and a victim of an impulse-driven, sexist, out-of-place act, without any consent on my part."
Mr Rubiales says he did nothing wrong. He said the kiss was a spur-of-the-moment reaction to Spain's World Cup success. He later apologized for the kiss. Spain's Prime Minister said the apology was 'not enough'". Others called for Rubiales to resign. Spain's football federation are backing Rubiales. They are taking legal action against Ms Hermoso. Spain's coaching staff, except for the manager, has resigned over the row. FIFA have suspended Rubiales for 90 days.
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