2023 Women's World Cup

[Johnny J]

Rubiales resignation demanded by Spanish football leaders

Spanish Football Federation regional leaders call on president Luis Rubiales to immediately resign, while Spanish prosecutors open a preliminary investigation.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Gassin's finest]

Bloody Catholics...

 

[cwy21]

Rubiales' mother leaves hospital after hunger strike

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is discharged from hospital having been admitted after going on hunger strike.

www.bbc.com

This whole story has reached a level where it could be a sitcom.

 

[Mycroft Jones]

Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutor files complaint against Spanish FA president for sexual assault and coercion

Spain footballer Jenni Hermoso filed a complaint against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales after he kissed her on the lips on the winners podium of her teams Womens World Cup final victory over England

www.skysports.com

 

[muppetman]

Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutor files complaint against Spanish FA president for sexual assault and coercion

Spain footballer Jenni Hermoso filed a complaint against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales after he kissed her on the lips on the winners podium of her teams Womens World Cup final victory over England

www.skysports.com

Good for her.

 

[SlotBadger]

CeCe Peniston

Spanish FA president Rubiales resigns over Hermoso kiss - BBC Sport

Luis Rubiales resigns as president of the Spanish Football Federation following criticism for kissing Jenni Hermoso after the Women's World Cup final.

www.bbc.com

 

[cwy21]

Well there goes the hope of him throwing Rodri down to the ground for a passionate make out session following Spain's Euro 2024 victory to show it wasn't sexist.

 

[cwy21]

Tebes with an all timer here.

"We have gone from a suspended or resigned president. I will wait for your statements. I am not going to comment on his management, you know.

"The reputational damage being done to Spanish football is tremendous. It's the biggest digital media story in history. Bigger than 9/11."

 

[Rob]

I don't quite get this enforced call-up thing.

Surely, all the women could legitimately cite mental health issues and stress induced by a hostile work environment and make themselves unavailable for selection due to illness?

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Just saw this:




That is an amazing hire for the USWNT, and could hurt Chelsea in the domestic league.


ETA - just saw that she will leave at the end of the season, so one last run with Chelsea.

 

[cwy21]

Just saw this:




That is an amazing hire for the USWNT, and could hurt Chelsea in the domestic league.


ETA - just saw that she will leave at the end of the season, so one last run with Chelsea.

Even with Europe catching up its still the biggest job in women's football I think.

 

[muppetman]

Just saw this:




That is an amazing hire for the USWNT, and could hurt Chelsea in the domestic league.


ETA - just saw that she will leave at the end of the season, so one last run with Chelsea.

Good move for her I think, be interesting to see what she can do away from Chelsea.