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The mother of Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has locked herself inside a church and gone on a hunger strike in support of her son.   Angeles Bejar demanded an end to the ‘inhumane witch-hunt’ after he kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips following their Women’s World Cup …

The Spanish FA chief, Luis Rubiales, has reacted to his suspension by FIFA amid the World Cup kiss row with Spain’s Women’s World Cup winning star, Jenni Hermoso, saying he will fight against it.   In an extraordinary statement released today, FIFA confirmed that the controversial Rubiales is now barred …

Spain women’s head coach, Jorge Vilda’s entire coaching staff has resigned in support of Jenni Hermoso over the kissing scandal involving under-fire FA president Luis Rubiales.   A statement signed by 11 coaching and technical staff expressed its ‘strongest and most emphatic condemnation of the conduct shown by the president …

The president of the Spanish football federation refuses to resign after his absolutely ridiculous behavior during and after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final. Luis Rubiales issued a speech in which he attempted to justify his behavior and lashed out at his critics. He could have apologized and gone away …

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has sparked even more outrage in the Spain camp as their Women’s World Cup winners make renewed calls for him to resign after his refusal to walk away from his position over the Jenni Hermoso kissing scandal. ‘I am not going to resign,’ he shouted four times …

Spanish men’s team striker Borja Iglesias has quit international football in protest against FA chief Luis Rubiales.   The Real Betis forward, 30, took to Twitter to announce his shock resignation in solidarity with the women’s side who have been rocked with scandals before and after their world cup winning …

Luis Rubiales has accused the media of a “social assassination” as he refuses to resign as Spanish FA president for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s Women’s World Cup final victory on Sunday, August 20.   The president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), embraced the forward before kissing her …

Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Sunday, beating England, 1-0, thanks to a first half goal from Olga Carmona. During the medal ceremony following the victory, Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubailes embraced all of the players on stage. Some were lifted off the ground. Most got …

Gremio striker, Luis Suarez has revealed that he still retains the dream of retiring with his best friend and former Inter Miami star, Lionel Messi.   Suarez admits he and former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi are in regular contact about the move but his current club, Gremio are insisting Suarez …

Gremio have poured cold water on a possible reunion for former Barcelona team-mates Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. Messi has been joined in Florida by ex-Blaugrana pair Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, with Suarez strongly linked as well in recent days. However, the Uruguayan is under contract …