The Consequences of the 'Forbidden Kiss' Finally Forced Rubiales to Resign

The president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, resigned due to the repercussions of the 'forbidden kiss' on the lips of Jenni Hermoso after Spain's victory in the 2023 World Cup. He decided to resign from the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation after admitting that he could not continue his work due to increasing pressures. In a television interview, Rubiales stated, 'My daughters are very important to me, and I love them very much. I informed my daughters, and they told me that I should focus on my dignity and myself and continue with my life; otherwise, I would probably harm those I love and the sport they love.' The Spanish women's football team won the championship title by defeating the England national team 1-0 in the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia. During the awards ceremony, Luis Rubiales kissed the lips of Jennifer Hermoso, the star of the Spanish women's national football team, which became highly controversial. Rubiales' kiss on Jenni Hermoso angered many Spanish citizens and turned into a national debate about women's rights and gender behaviors in the country. The aftermath of the controversial kiss continues; the head coach of the Spanish women's national football team was dismissed, and the Spanish government's actions to remove the president of the football federation continue as aftershocks of the controversial kiss. The Spanish Football Federation is holding an emergency meeting to address whether the kiss was consensual or not. FIFA has suspended Rubiales for three months as a punishment. Rubiales has not backed down, stating he will not resign for a 'consensual kiss.' The consequences of the 'forbidden kiss' have forced the president of the Spanish Football Federation to resign.