2 Sep 2023

An uninvited kiss - a pivotal moment in women's football?

From Saturday Morning, 8:10 am on 2 September 2023
Spanish Federation president Luis Rubiales kisses a player after winning the World Cup.

Spanish Federation president Luis Rubiales kisses a player after winning the World Cup. Photo: AFP

A now infamous kiss has arguably over-shadowed Spain's magnificent victory in the 2023 Women's World Cup.

President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation and vice president of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Luis Rubiales has been suspended by FIFA, but is refusing to quit as president of the Spanish football federation, after kissing Spanish midfielder Jennifer Hermoso on the mouth during post-match celebrations.

Events and marketing professional and author Sally Freedman has written about working in the football industry in her recently-published book, Get Your Tits Out For The Lads. She details her time working for UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and for Melbourne City.  Sally has also worked with The Phoenix.