Tag: Royal Spanish Football Federation

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.

August 27, 2023
Spanish Soccer Body Threatens to Sue Over Player’s Account of Kiss

The group said it was defending the honor of its president, Luis Rubiales, who kissed the player, Jennifer Hermoso. Players have vowed not to take the field until he resigns.

August 26, 2023
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.

August 20, 2023