How a kiss sparked a scandal in Spanish soccer
How a kiss sparked a scandal in Spanish soccer CNN - A week after clinching Spain’s first Women’s World Cup, the country’s soccer federation is at war with the very players who brought home the trophy . The scandal began just moments after La Roja ’s historic 1-0 victory against England, when the head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, kissed midfielder Jennifer Hermoso on the lips. Rubiales, 46, said he made a mistake but that the kiss was consensual. Hermoso, 33, said she did not give her permission and felt violated. Fast forward seven days and Spain’s World Cup winners are refusing to play. The country’s football federation is threatening legal action. And Rubiales is vowing to “fight to the end.” Here’s what you need to know. After sealing their victory on August 20, the Spanish squad lined up to receive their medals and congratulations from major political and football figures. Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, was first in line. Nex...