Spain’s football chief in emergency meeting amid reports he will resign over kiss

Luis Rubiales, right, hugs Spain’s Aitana Bonmati on the podium following Spain’s win (AP)

The president of the Spanish football federation faces an emergency meeting of its general assembly amid reports that he will resign after he kissed a Women’s World Cup champion.

Luis Rubiales is expected to stand before representatives of Spain’s regional federations, clubs, players, coaches and referees in Madrid at noon local time (11am BST), with local media claiming he is stepping down.