The incident happened shortly after Spain captured the Women's World Cup, with a 1-0 victory over England on Aug. 20.
He put his hand on both sides of Hermoso's head and pulled her in for a kiss on the mouth during the medal ceremony on Aug. 20 in Australia.The kiss has had widespread impact, quickly turning Spain's national celebration of a first-time title into serious conversation about the country's deeply-rooted patriarchal norms.
Jorge Vilda, the coach who led Spain the sport's most prized trophy, had initially supported Rubiales before eventually voicing criticism of the federation boss.
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