Misogyny allegations | Spanish football president Luis Rubiales refuses to resign over kissing row

Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain’s football federation, is being pushed to resign following a disciplinary and allegations of misogyny after the country’s victory at the Women's World Cup final.

Rubiales, 46, has gained global criticism for forcefully kissing Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso after the team’s victory over England.

The incident, which happened as the players were collecting their trophy and medals, caused a ripple of outrage amongst spectators, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez describing the act as “unacceptable”.

Spain’s Minister of Equality, Irene Montero, described it as a “form of sexual violence” while the football union Fifpro said it was “not appropriate or acceptable in any context”. The controversy thickened when another video surfaced of Rubiales grabbing his genitals in a victory celebration at the game.