Spanish football's sexism scandal
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Spanish football's sexism scandal
After weeks of mounting pressure, Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation resigned. He was accused of kissing Spanish forward Jenni Hermoso without consent during celebrations after her team had just won the Women’s World Cup. He’s now been charged with sexual assault, but maintains his innocence. Is his alleged behaviour symptomatic of the way football is run in Spain? Guests: Semra Hunter Football journalist and presenter on Spain’s LaLiga Carmen Romero Bachiller Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Universidad Complutense Mike Buchanan Leader of Justice for Men and Boys, a men’s rights group Sarah Bellew Head of Communications and Engagement at Women in Sport Charity
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