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Rubiales’ kiss showed Spain no respect

THE most controversial incident of the Women’s World Cup might have been a disputed goal, Lauren James’ red or a penalty award.

But it wasn’t. That distinction went to a kiss on the lips. A simple smacker delivered by an ageing former footballer to the Spanish No 6.

Society seems far more ­bothered, so much so that the over-eager Spanish football association president Luis Rubiales is under serious fire from Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

When Rubiales, 46, bear-hugged Jenni Hermoso before kissing her firmly on the lips he unleashed a storm that might end in his dismissal or resignation as president.

He was set to resign yesterday but at a press conference he was defiant, claiming the kiss was ­consensual and mutual and there was “no desire” in it.

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