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Spanish football federation threatens to sue player Jenni Hermoso over kiss ‘lies’ (www.theguardian.com)

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In a statement, the federation said that it would take the “necessary legal action” and told the female players that “playing for the national team is an obligation on any member of the federation called upon to do so”.

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Majority of coaches on Spain’s women’s team resign as Luis Rubiales vows to fight on

In a statement, eleven coaches and technical staff said they would resign in protest against the 46-year-old’s defiant stance about the kiss, which Hermoso has said was unwanted.

“The undersigned, in light of the unacceptable attitude and statements made by the head of the federation, have taken the decision to resign from their positions,” the statement said.