• The Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has been hit with a sexual assault probe after kissing Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent while on the podium. Daily Mail (LR: 5 CP: 5)
• The probe came when Miguel Ángel Galán, the president of the national school for soccer coaches, filed criminal complaints to the Prosecutor's Office in Madrid and the State Attorney General's Office against Rubiales, after lodging written complaints to the country's Sports Council (CSD) and the RFEF. Diario AS
• Additionally, the Spanish women's professional soccer league, Liga F, has requested the CSD disqualify Rubiales as head of the RFEF, citing the kiss and other allegedly inappropriate behaviors during Sunday's final. Forbes (LR: 3 CP: 5)
• Secretary of Sport Victor Francos, who presides over the council, told radio station Cadena Ser on Wednesday that measures would be taken if the RFEF fails to be transparent and take swift action against its own chief. Al Jazeera (LR: 2 CP: 1)
• These developments came after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday added to the mounting criticism facing Rubiales, deeming his apologies over the incident insufficient and inadequate. Associated Press (LR: 3 CP: 5)
• The RFEF has called a meeting for Friday, in which Rubiales behavior will reportedly be discussed. Any decision about his future at the body rests with the RFEF itself and Spain's highest sports tribunal, TAD. ESPN.com

Narrative A:

• Rubiales has committed a bona fide error in a moment of exhilaration, eclipsing the historic achievement of the Spanish women's national team in the World Cup. While he has a great relationship with Hermoso and other players, it's evident now that he should have realized his actions would be inappropriate, especially during the awards ceremony, because of his position as president of such an important institution.
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Narrative B:

• This outrageous incident isn't a one-off case, but rather the latest example of frequently unprofessional behaviors endured by Spanish female soccer players operating in a male-dominated system. It's telling that it was only when he was under pressure that Rubiales provided even a half-hearted apology after publicly forcing a kiss on Hermoso — he still remains silent on other instances of vulgar conduct and should be held to account.
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