Spanish football president in kissing row denies new misogyny allegations

Tamara Ramos claims Luis Rubiales asked what colour her underwear was when they worked together.
Spanish football president in kissing row denies new misogyny allegations

ALLEGATIONS: President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, center, stands with Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team after their World Cup victory. Pic: AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

Spain’s football federation president Luis Rubiales was at the centre of new misogyny allegations on Wednesday, as he faces growing calls to be sacked for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the country’s World Cup victory.

The country’s football federation (RFEF) chief, 46, has been widely condemned for planting a kiss on the lips of the footballer after her team’s 1-0 triumph over England in the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.

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