A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for 'intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse.' Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.
that the council would take action against Rubiales if Spain's soccer federation, RFEF, did not do so urgently.
Rubiales' conduct following Spain's win has been roundly criticized, including by Spain's prime minister and unions representing the team's players. Here Rubiales is seen carrying Spain's Athenea del Castillo Beivide.Rubiales' conduct following Spain's win has been roundly criticized, including by Spain's prime minister and unions representing the team's players. Here Rubiales is seen carrying Spain's Athenea del Castillo Beivide.
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