What the unsolicited World Cup kiss says about Spanish machismo

After Spain’s World Cup victory, football boss Luis Rubiales gave an unsolicited kiss to player Jennifer Hermoso. That kiss leads to fiery discussion in Spanish society. According to correspondent Oumaima Abalhaj, the kiss shows how the country is divided between the old macho culture and feminism.

Photo: FRANCK FIFE/AFP

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Guest:
Oumaima Abalhaj
Presentation:
Gabriella Ader
Editorial:
Nina van Hattum & Ignace Schoot
Edit:
Reuben Pest
coordination:
Henk Ruigrok van der Werven

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