Megan Rapinoe: Luis Rubiales antics highlight ‘misogyny and sexism’ within the Spanish FA

CRITICISM: Megan Rapinoe, pictured, has criticised the conduct of Spain’s football federation president Luis Rubiales after Sunday’s World Cup final. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

The antics of Spain’s football federation president Luis Rubiales at Sunday’s World Cup final highlight the level of “misogyny and sexism” within the organisation, American star Megan Rapinoe has said.

Rubiales issued an apology on Monday for kissing Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation ceremony, something Rapinoe described as a “physical assault”, and was also pictured grabbing his crotch in celebration of his country’s win over England in Sydney.