Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales Resigns Over Kiss
Posted By Sammy Legals
September 11, 2023
2:14 pm
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Luis Rubiales, suspended by FIFA for giving an unwanted kiss to Spanish international player Jenni Hermoso, announced on Sunday he would resign.
Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish football federation, finally folded under immense pressure on Sunday and resigned three weeks after his kiss of a player on the lips overshadowed Spain’s first-ever Women’s World Cup title.
Rubiales had been at the centre of a controversy that had gone far beyond Spain’s borders and the world of sport after he kissed Jenni Hermoso during the globally televised awards ceremony after Spain beat England to win the title.
The player said the kiss was without her consent.
In an interview with British television journalist Piers Morgan, the former president explained how he came to the decision to resign.
“I have spoken to my father and daughters. They know it’s not a question about me. Some friends told me: ‘Luis, now you have to focus on your dignity and get on with your life. If you don’t, you’re probably going to hurt the people you love and the sport you love,'” Rubiales said.
“I’ve had to put up with a lot in these three weeks (…) In this situation it’s the smartest and best thing I can do,” he added.
BREAKING: Luis Rubiales has sensationally resigned as President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation following the scandal over him kissing Spain’s Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup Final. He revealed the news in a world exclusive interview for @PiersUncensored pic.twitter.com/Kl2uQTOzqv
He had already been temporarily suspended from his job by FIFA for his conduct at the final and, after football’s world body opened a disciplinary case, remained defiant and hostile toward those who criticized him.
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