Summary: Luis Rubiales , head of Spain 's football federation , faces criticism for kiss ing a player from the women's national football team after their World Cup victory. Rubiales refuses to resign and questions the necessity of stepping down over the incident. Pressure mounts as politicians and the public call for Rubiales' resignation . The incident occurs amid Spain 's intense discussions on gender equality and sexual consent . Rubiales' defense of the kiss as consensual adds to the ongoing debate. Support for Rubiales' co...