The Waves: The Forced Kiss Seen Round the World

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking about The Kiss.
Scaachi Koul is joined by Women’s World Cup reporter for The
Athletic and freelance sports reporter, Tamerra Griffin to talk
about Spanish Soccer President, Luis Rubiales forcibly kissing
player Jennifer Hermoso after Spain’s World Cup final win. They dig
into the internal strife that was already going on within the
Spanish team, Rubiales’s history of alleged misconduct, where the
sport can go from here, and more.  In Slate Plus: How female
players express themselves on the pitch.  If you liked this
episode, check out: Watch the Women’s World Cup, Damnit! 
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by
Scaachi Koul, Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Send your
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