Spanish soccer leader’s World Cup star kiss sparks angry reaction

Luis Rubiales was widely criticised over his actions (Mike Egerton/PA)

Moments after Spain won the Women’s World Cup, the man who leads the country’s national football federation took some attention from the celebrating players by kissing one of them on the lips, apparently without consent.

Criticism from the Spanish government and the football world rained down on Luis Rubiales for his conduct involving victorious player Jenni Hermoso while revelling in Spain’s 1-0 win over England in Sunday’s final in Sydney, Australia.