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Spain·Football·Human Rights

Luis Rubiales facing investigation over kiss incident

Thursday, 4 June 2026, 06:32 · 1 min read

Former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales is under investigation following a controversial incident in which he kissed Spain women's national team player Jenni Hermoso without her consent at the 2023 Women's World Cup final. The episode prompted widespread calls for reform within the RFEF and led some players, including Celta Vigo striker Borja Iglesias, to withdraw from the national squad in protest. The scandal has cast a long shadow over Spanish football, raising broader questions about governance and conduct within the federation.

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El PaísBorja Iglesias, un futbolista auténtico y comprometido socialmente: “Voy a vivir lo mejor de mi carrera, que es disfrutar de un Mundial” ↗︎
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