The kiss that led to Spain soccer chief Luis Rubiales quitting

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(Reuters) -Following is a timeline of events that led to the resignation by Luis Rubiales on Sunday as chief of the Spanish football federation.

Aug. 20

Spain beats England 1-0 in the Women's World Cup final.

Standing beside Spain's Queen Letizia and one of her teenage daughters on the stadium's seats, Federation President Rubiales enthusiastically celebrates the victory, including grabbing his crotch while pointing to the field.

Then he kisses player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the post-match celebrations.

Aug. 21

Rubiales apologises after his actions sparked outrage, with Spain's second deputy prime minister calling for his resignation.

Aug. 22

Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Rubiales' apology was not enough.

Aug. 23

Hermoso calls for «exemplary measures» to be taken against Rubiales.

Aug. 24

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee opens disciplinary proceedings against Rubiales.

Reports about Rubiales plans to resign on an emergency assembly.

Aug. 25

Rubiales refuses to step down as president. «I will not resign, I will not resign,» he says.

Spain's government starts legal proceedings seeking to suspend Rubiales.

Hermoso says in a post in social media that she was «vulnerable» when kissed. «I felt vulnerable and a victim of aggression. I was simply not respected.»

The Spain team, including the entire group of 23 players who participated in the Women's World Cup, declare their refusal to play for Spain's women's team until Rubiales is ousted.

Aug. 26

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee says it has provisionally suspended Rubiales for 90 days pending an investigation.

Spain's soccer federation says it would take legal action to defend Rubiales and would show there have been lies about what happened by Hermoso or people