The kiss and its aftermath have stirred debate over the treatment of women in Spanish soccer.
Tag: Women’s World Cup (Soccer)
Spanish Soccer Chief Rubiales Refuses to Resign Over World Cup Kiss
The players demanded change after Luis Rubiales declined to quit over kissing Jennifer Hermoso, a member of the World Cup-winning team.
Luis Rubiales Apologizes for Kissing Jennifer Hermoso After World Cup Win
“Probably I made a mistake,” Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation chief, said after grabbing Jennifer Hermoso and planting a kiss full on her mouth, igniting howls of outrage on social media.
A Kiss After Spain’s World Cup Win Prompts Many to Cry Foul
A soccer federation chief kissed the Spanish forward Jennifer Hermoso fully on the lips during the medals ceremony, an unpleasant reminder to many of the sexism that has plagued women’s soccer.
Monday Briefing: A Tricky Opportunity in Indonesia
Also, the nostalgic craft of miniatures in China.
Spanish Fans Rejoice at World Cup Win
The final against England brought out fans of all stripes and rallied girls in both countries to hit the field and play.
Women’s World Cup Final Reminds England of Men’s Team’s Painful History
The women play Spain on Sunday, hoping to end a nearly six-decade national wait for a World Cup win — a reminder of the travails of the Three Lions, the country’s long-suffering men’s team.
Up the Matildas!
Australia’s national women’s soccer team have walked away with the nation’s hearts clasped firmly in their hands.
The State of Women’s Soccer
The largest-ever Women’s World Cup tournament highlights the growing professionalization of the sport. A sportswriter shares his thoughts.
Auckland Shooting: 2 Killed in New Zealand as World Cup Is Set to Begin
There were also multiple injuries, the police said, and the 24-year-old gunman was also killed. The shooting was not far from where Norway’s national team is staying for the Women’s World Cup.