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Jenni Hermoso Gets Hero’s Welcome at Club as Rubiales Quits Over Kiss

¡CAMPEONA!

The World Cup star took to the field hours after the resignation of Luis Rubiales over a kiss she insists was not consensual.

Spanish World Cup star Jenni Hermoso receives a tribute on return to her club in Mexico.
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Spain’s Jenni Hermoso made an emotional return to club soccer on Sunday only hours after the head of the Spanish football federation said he was resigning over what she insists was an unwanted kiss on the lips after the country’s World Cup victory three weeks ago.

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