Spain's World Cup winning team says they will not play again if Rubiales remains

In this video grab obtained from a live broadcast on the Spanish Royal Football Federation (RFEF) website, RFEF President Luis Rubiales delivers a speech during an extraordinary general assembly of the federation on August 25, 2023 in Las Rozas de Madrid. Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales refused to resign today after a week of heavy criticism for his for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of female player Jenni Hermoso following Spain's Women's World Cup triumph. - AFP / RFEF

BARCELONA, Spain (AP): Less than a week after winning the Women's World Cup, Spain's national team players announced Friday that they will not play any more games unless the president of the country's soccer federation steps down for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after their victory.

Luis Rubiales, who was also chastised for grabbing his crotch after Spain's 1-0 victory over England on Sunday, remained defiant despite immense pressure to resign. The kiss marred the title celebrations in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, and criticism has steadily mounted.