FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 News

Spain's National Court said they had opened a preliminary probe into Rubiales's kiss on Hermoso at the World Cup final in Sydney on August 20

The president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), provisionally suspended from his post by FIFA on Saturday.

Luis Rubiales kissed Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso after the team's historic victory over England in FIFA Women's World Cup final and that led to a massive controversy.

Jenni Hermoso and 80 other Spain players, including the entire World Cup squad, said they will not play for the national team until the Spanish football federation (RFEF) "leadership" changes.

Spanish football federation president Rubiales has been widely criticised for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips as the Spanish team celebrated winning the Women's World Cup in Sydney last Sunday.

FIFA suspended Luis Rubiales as president of Spain's football federation for kissing Spanish Women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

Jenni Hermoso, along with 80 other Spain players, including the entire World Cup winning squad, said they were striking from the national team until the "leadership" changed.

In a statement released by women players' union Futpro, Jenny Hermoso and 80 other players said they would not accept an international call-up "if the current leadership continues" in Spanish FA.

Bonmati, who plays for European champions Barcelona, captained Spain at the World Cup and was named player of the tournament.

The Spanish FA chief claimed his kiss on Jenny Hermoso's lips was consensual and done in the same spirit as kissing his child.

Rubiales, 46, will submit his resignation as president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Friday at an extraordinary general assembly, according to the reports.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti had also criticised Luis Rubiales for his conduct.

The RFEF announced later Tuesday that it would call an extraordinary general assembly on Friday "as a matter of urgency" to address the incident.

Spain defeated England 1-0 in the final to claim their maiden FIFA Women's World Cup title.

Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona striking in the first half.

Luis Rubiales was criticised on social media for his celebration with Jenni Hermoso during the medal ceremony after Spain beat England 1-0 to win the FIFA Women's World Cup.

It was a night of redemption for Spain coach Jorge Vilda, especially after 15 players refused to play under him last year.

Spain's goalscoring hero Olga Carmona hailed her "unstoppable" side as they beat England 1-0 to win the Women's World Cup for the first time on Sunday in Sydney