Outcry over Spain football chief's forced kiss after World Cup win
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The Spanish Football Federation is considering whether it has grounds to sack Spain Women’s World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda, according to reports.
Furore over Spanish football kiss grows as prosecutors launch probe against FA boss
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"Prosecutors from the National Court have opened a preliminary investigation to look into the facts, which could constitute an offence of sexual assault," a court statement said.
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