Spain: More Than a Kiss

In the aftermath of Spain’s 2023 Women’s World Cup victory, a kiss from football chief Luis Rubiales to star Jenni Hermoso sparked outrage and triggered Spain's "Me Too" moment. Rubiales, charged with sexual assault and coercion, faces trial in Madrid. But his actions are part of a larger, toxic culture of misogyny in Spanish football. In this episode of Foreign Correspondent former players, including Alexia Putellas and Laia Codina, share their bittersweet World Cup experience as they hope this reckoning will change the future for women in the sport.
The ABC’s Europe Correspondent Kathryn Diss talks to the football stars who were there on the night, including two-time Ballon d’or winner Alexia Putellas and up and coming Arsenal star Laia Codina.