Spanish football: The kiss, its fallout and Spain’s MeToo moment
What does this all mean for women's equality, the beautiful game, and Luis Rubiales?
The Story · The Times
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Show Notes
At the Women’s World Cup final last month, the president of the Spanish Football Federation kissed the national team’s star player - on the lips. She said it was not consensual and it sparked condemnation around the globe. Now that Luis Rubiales has resigned, what does it all mean - not just for football, but women’s rights on and off the pitch?
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Guest: Martyn Ziegler, chief sports reporter, The Times.
Host: Jane Mulkerrins.
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