Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish soccer federation, has resigned amidst a wave of criticism over his unwanted kiss of Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso. The incident occurred during a globally televised awards ceremony in August and sparked condemnation both in Spain and internationally.
Rubiales announced his resignation via social media, stating, “Today, I notified the interim president at 930 pm, Mr. Pedro Rocha, that I have resigned as President of RFEF (the Royal Spanish Football Federation). I have also let him know that I have also resigned my position in UEFA so that my Vice-presidency position can be filled.”
He continued, “To insist on waiting around and holding onto that won’t contribute anything positive, neither to the Federation nor to Spanish football. Among other things, because the powers that be will prevent my return.”
Pressure had been mounting on Rubiales to step down, with all 19 regional presidents of Spain’s soccer federation calling for his resignation following an emergency meeting. Hermoso and other soccer players, including all 23 members of Spain’s Women’s World Cup-winning squad, had refused to play for the national team again until there were changes in the federation’s leadership.
Rubiales’ resignation marks a significant moment in the controversy that had enveloped Spanish soccer. His departure will lead to an election to find his successor.
The unwanted kiss and Rubiales’ staunch defense of it had triggered a crisis in Spanish soccer, drawing criticism from politicians, sports stars, and sparking a conversation about the prevalence of “macho culture” in Spain. The controversy ultimately led to a reckoning for Spanish soccer, with widespread calls for change and greater respect for women in the sport.
And what’s about the Zambian coach??All forgotten?? Wouldn’t be surprised.
You mean your father?
This is an extension of the me too movement by angry butch looking lesbian women. Straight Men don’t find manly looking women like these footballers attractive. From my assessment it was a genuine expression of happiness
Are you normal upstairs
kissing has become a SIN
Judas Iscariot kissed Jesus.
Sure he did but there was a reason for that
jesus aslo intiated young boys into the faith its in the writings
The new President of the Spanish Soccer Federation should also provide leadership to stamp out racism in that league
Yeah the Brazillian African, Vinicius has faced lots of racial attacks this year and even previous years. I remember these fans- Fans? sadists yeah – throwing bananas at Samuel Etoo. The Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton was subjected to monkey chants by Alonso’s fans etc etc etc
Are they not classed as royal game ?
which fuels discontent, so really is to blame for the unfortunate push back