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Spanish Soccer Chief Finds His Defenders Backing Away

Luis Rubiales was widely condemned for kissing a player after the Spanish women’s team won the World Cup, but retained a few public supporters. Many now appear to be reconsidering.

By Rachel Chaundler

Discrimination Hermoso, Jennifer (1990- ) Royal Spanish Football Federation Rubiales, Luis Soccer Spain Suits and Litigation (Civil) Threats and Threatening Messages Women's World Cup (Soccer)

Spanish Soccer Body Threatens to Sue Over Player’s Account of Kiss

The kiss and its aftermath have stirred debate over the treatment of women in Spanish soccer.

By Aaron Boxerman and Constant Meheut

Bonmati, Aitana Royal Spanish Football Federation Soccer Spain Vilda, Jorge (1981- ) Women's World Cup (Soccer)

Spain Wins World Cup as Its Talent Trumps Its Troubles

A team that had endured all that Spain has in the past 12 months should not be able to win a World Cup. And yet that is precisely what it did.

By Rory Smith