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Spanish Soccer Chief Luis Rubiales Resigns Amid Furor over Forcible Kiss of Jenni Hermoso

HeadlineSep 11, 2023

Luis Rubiales, head of the Spanish soccer federation, has resigned amid mounting pressure after forcibly kissing soccer star Jenni Hermoso during the World Cup trophy ceremony. Rubiales had already been suspended by FIFA and is being investigated by Spanish prosecutors for sexual assault.

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