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panish World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso says "in no moment" did she consent to a kiss from the country's football federation president Luis Rubiales - as the players announced a boycott over the controversy.

The forward said she was "vulnerable" and "the victim of an aggression", as she and the rest of the Spain team revealed they will not play any further matches until the "federation leadership is removed".

A total of 56 players, including all of the 23-strong World Cup-winning squad, signed the joint statement after Mr Rubiales, 46, refused to resign following his controversial actions at the final.

He grabbed player Hermoso and kissed her on the lips during the awards ceremony following Spain's 1-0 victory over England on Sunday in Sydney, Australia.

England's Lionesses - who were defeated by Spain in the World Cup final - backed the players' boycott, saying: "Unacceptable actions allowed to happen by a sexist and patriarchal organisation. Abuse is abuse and we have all seen the truth

"The behaviour of those who think they are invincible must not be tolerated and people shouldn't need convincing to take action against any form of harassment.

https://news.sky.com/story/spains-fa...utual-12947080