In a drama of epic proportions that would rival any telenovela, the RFEF, or Real Fed up Espanol Football association as it might well be rebranded, is considering levelling some Turn-off-the-Telly level kind of penalties against the members of the women's team who have audaciously refused to take to the pitch following the 'Forced Kiss Fiasco' that scandalized the delegation at the Women's World Cup. The scene of the crime: an otherwise joyous occasion with a large gathering at the Women's World Cup final in August. When confetti should have been falling, jaws were instead dropping. Amidst the glitz, glamour, and grandeur, former chain-smoking, vest-wearing President Luis Rubiales apparently mistook forward, Jenni Hermoso, for a slice of Jamon, and attempted to sample her in what is now dubbed the Unwelcome Lip Lock. The heinous act has galvanized the women's team, prompting them to shy away from donning the red and gold hues of their national colors - much to the chagrin of some paternalistic football bigwigs who, for the life of them, can't understand why the women are making a 'mountain out of a molehill.' After all, those in the football echelons casually regard the incident as nothing more than 'a little offside.' "Rubiales merely lost himself in the passion of the game" is the weak excuse from his fan club, who are going to considerable lengths to defend him. All we are thinking is, good luck spinning that one, folks! In response to the players' protest, the RFEF, with all the maturity and understanding of a teenager who has just been denied the keys to the family car, has now threatened to take 'strict action' against the players. No, not an afternoon in the naughty corner or a shot of warm milk for their bedtime, but rather being hit right where it hurts the most for any footballer - on the pitch. From sideline mutters and whispers, word on the terrace is of possible suspensions, fines or perhaps even permanent banishment from the national team for these women who dared to want respect and protest the gratuitous space invasion. The saga continues to unfurl as the entire nation watches with bated breath whilst munching on their paella, will 'fair play' ever see the light of day in Spanish football again? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for the next episode of 'As the Ball Turns'.