September 2023
Spain’s top soccer official resigns over unwanted World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales posted a statement on social media saying he had submitted his resignation as the federation’s president and as vice president of UEFA.
August 2023
World Cup kiss exposes Spain’s toxic masculinity
In 40 years, radical social change made Spain one of the world’s most progressive nations. But machismo remains pervasive.
FIFA suspends Spain’s soccer boss over World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales sparked a furore after he forcibly kissed a star Spanish player at the Women’s World Cup medals ceremony in Sydney.
Entire Spanish World Cup team quits over forced kiss
Soccer boss Luis Rubiales refused to resign after grabbing star player Jenni Hermoso and kissing her on the mouth, instead complaining that he was the victim of feminism.
Women’s soccer is just starting to roar
England and Spain are home to the two richest soccer leagues. From a business and marketing perspective, it was the dream Women’s World Cup final.
Spain crowned Women’s World Cup champions for first time
Spain defeated England 1-0 in the final on Sunday, capping off a tournament that has raised hopes of a surge in interest for the female game.
Ten minutes of drama send delirious Spain into World Cup final
Spain beat Sweden to advance to the World Cup final in a match that roared into life in the final minutes with both sides scoring in rapid succession.
November 2022
Germany back from World Cup brink with old-fashioned tactics
Germany defeated Spain to keep their chances of advancing to the last 16 alive.
Here’s what happened in the World Cup overnight
Croatia, who reached the 2018 tournament’s final, faced Morocco; Germany battled Japan; Belgium fought Canada; and Spain showed no mercy against Costa Rica.
July 2019
No charges for Cristiano Ronaldo in sexual assault case
Allegations of sexual assault in Las Vegas against the World Cup soccer star 'cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt' the district attorney's office rules.
June 2019
Spanish football league busted using fans' phones to spy on pubs
The official La Liga smartphone app was programmed to switch on a user's phone microphone so it could bust bars showing unofficial streams of matches.