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Rubiales quits: Kiss scandal

Luis Rubiales, the head of Spain's football federation, has resigned after the World Cup kiss scandal. 

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The story  

Luis Rubiales, the head of Spain's football federation, has resigned.

He caused controversy after grabbing and kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso, without her consent, after the World Cup final last month.

His actions caused anger and a debate about sexism, especially after he refused to leave his job, until now.

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fallout
a negative result

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a win
a successful result

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in wake of
because of something recent

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