The Cost of the 'Forbidden Kiss'; President of the Spanish Football Federation Forced to Resign

European media reported that 'Luis Rubiales', the president of the Spanish Football Federation, was forced to resign following the controversy surrounding his kiss on the lips of the star of the Spanish women's national football team after their victory in the Women's World Cup in Australia. It is said that Rubiales will officially leave his position on Friday, August 25, after five years of service as the president of the Spanish Football Federation. FIFA's disciplinary committee has also announced that it has opened a case against Luis Rubiales and will investigate his behavior. Jennifer Hermoso, the star of the Spanish women's national football team, also announced through an official statement that she will take legal action against Rubiales' unconventional behavior through the Professional Players' Union of Spain and a legal institute. However, Luis Rubiales has not only refused to apologize so far but has also called his critics 'fools'. Last week, 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, which sparked significant controversy. The controversial kiss; FIFA opens a disciplinary case against the president of the Spanish Football Federation. The controversial kiss in the Women's World Cup final; the Prime Minister of Spain: An apology is not enough.