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Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss ends
AFP, Published on 14/02/2025
» SAN FERNANDO DE HENARES, Spain - The trial of Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso wrapped up Friday, with a verdict expected in several weeks.
Rubiales says he will resign over kiss scandal
AFP, Published on 11/09/2023
» BARCELONA - Suspended Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales said Sunday he will resign from his post because of the scandal caused by his kiss on the lips of a Women's World Cup player.
Spain's RFEF sorry for Rubiales scandal, fires women's coach
AFP, Published on 06/09/2023
» MADRID - Spain's football federation on Tuesday apologised for the "totally unacceptable behaviour" of Luis Rubiales over his World Cup kiss and fired the team's controversial coach, appointing a woman in his sted as part of an overhaul.
Rubiales kiss 'should never have happened', says FIFA chief Infantino
AFP, Published on 01/09/2023
» PARIS - FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday that Luis Rubiales' kiss on the mouth of Spanish women's football star Jenni Hermoso "should never have happened".
Spanish football chief refuses to quit over kiss
AFP, Published on 25/08/2023
» BARCELONA: Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales refused to resign on Friday after a week of widespread criticism for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso following Spain's Women's World Cup triumph.
Cricket hero Khan set to be sworn in as Pakistan PM
AFP, Published on 18/08/2018
» ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's World Cup cricket hero Imran Khan was set to be sworn in as prime minister of Pakistan Saturday, after promising a new era of responsibility and prosperity in a fighting speech in parliament.