Spanish FA president refuses to resign after kissing controversy, calls out 'false feminism'
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Borja Iglesias Quits Spain's Men's Team After Luis Rubiales Refuses To Resign Following World Cup Kiss Controversy
Spanish striker Borja Iglesias quit the men's national team on Friday after federation president Luis Rubiales refused to resign following his unsolicited kiss on the lips of a star of the Women's World Cup. The Real Betis forward, who has played twice for his country, took a stand against the Spanish football federation (RFEF) chief's decision to refusal to quit for kissing Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales, 46, provoked world outrage by grabbing Hermoso by the head and kissing her on the lips during the medal ceremony after Spain beat England 1-0 to triumph in the final in Sydney on Sunday.
Record crowd for World Cup start in Philippines
MANILA : The FIBA Basketball World Cup got underway in three Asian countries on Friday, with co-hosts the Philippines losing to Dominican Republic 87-81 in a game that shattered the tournament's 29-year-old attendance record.
Saudi masters weightlifters return from world titles in Poland with 2 golds, 1 silver medal
LONDON: Saudi weightlifters have won three medals at the World Masters Weightlifting Championship in Poland, which ends on Saturday.
Canada makes statement with blowout victory over France in basketball World Cup opener
Canada opened the men's basketball World Cup with a statement victory on Friday in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Djokovic returns from US Open exile on collision course with Alcaraz for New York crown
Novak Djokovic makes a long-awaited return to the US Open next week looking to reclaim the title and world number one ranking from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Spanish soccer federation head refuses to quit over World Cup kiss scandal
Spanish football federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales refused to resign on Friday over his kiss on the lips of soccer player Jenni Hermoso following Spain's World Cup victory. Following are quotes and reactions:
USWNT knocked off FIFA world rankings top spot following early World Cup exit
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