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IBK
I tend to agree with your view that this whole thing was the result of public pressure. Like we have both said, it was Rubiales conduct afterwards that was the greater stupidity.
Not saying that Rubiales behaviour was warranted - just that the whole reaction that this was sexual assault seems a bit overblown. The overhype is demonstrated by the subsequent lynch mob that took Vilda's job...for the apparent offence of applauding the Rubiales, during a speech in which he refused to resign - ignoring the fact that Vilda's applause undoutedly had more to do with Rubiales' public support for him (he offered the under fire coach a pay rise). IMO this was simply a pretext for gettign rid of an unpopular manager.
I can actually imagine a scenario in which an overexcited individual kissed a male player - in which case I don't think there would have been any reaction at all...
IMHO this kind of over reaction does very little to assist the supposed cause - in this case mysogyny.
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