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Spanish football: The kiss, its fallout and Spain鈥檚 MeToo moment

What does it all mean - not just for football but women鈥檚 rights on and off the pitch?

At the Women鈥檚 World Cup final last month, the head of the Spanish Football Federation kissed the national team鈥檚 star player - on the lips. She said it was not consensual and it sparked condemnation around the globe. Now that Luis Rubiales has finally resigned, what does it all mean - not just for football but women鈥檚 rights on and off the pitch?

Host: Jane Mulkerrins

Guest: Martyn Ziegler, chief sports reporter, The Times

Clips: 麻豆社, TalkTV, ITV, SKY, ABC News, Real Federaci贸n Espa帽ola de F煤tbol, Jenni Hermoso, AFP, Reuters, Shescoresbanger.

This podcast has been acquired by the 麻豆社. It is not complied by 麻豆社 Editorial Standards but covered by the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

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