The controversy of the week comes to an end and it does it in the worst way for the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation: Luis Rubiales He has informed his team that he will submit his resignation this Friday. His environment is blunt: “It’s over.” the kiss to Jenni Beautiful during the celebration of the World Cup in Australia it has cost the former soccer player his position and a salary of more than 700,000 euros.
The scandal has been unstoppable and not only because of the thousands of criticisms that have been leveled against Rubiales from social networks and the media, but also from the institutions themselves. Pedro Sánchez, Iceta, Yolanda Díaz or Irene Montero have been very harsh in their words to Rubiales: “His gesture from him is unacceptable and apologies are not enough,” said the Prime Minister. He was referring to the video that Luis Rubiales recorded on the way to Spain and in which he regretted the gesture with Jenni Hermoso. A video in which the national team player herself refused to participate, despite having been pressured by Rubiales and also by coach Jorge Vilda for her to do so.
Luis Rubiales came out asking for forgiveness after kissing Jenni Hermoso.
He justifies it by saying that inside he saw something natural, but outside there was a commotion.
The president of the federation asks for forgiveness saying that surely he has made a mistake and he admits it.pic.twitter.com/A6DNaM5uOo
– Sergio Garcia (@zSergiioG) August 21, 2023
Jenni Hermoso herself broke her silence this Wednesday after days of silence and did so with a blunt statement issued by the union: “From our association we ask the Royal Spanish Football Federation to implement the necessary protocols, ensure the rights of our players and take exemplary measures”. The Madrid champion, who is in Ibiza with the rest of her teammates, demanded measures against the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation for what happened: “It is essential that our team is represented by figures who project their values of equality and respect in all fields”. She and she added: “We also call on the Higher Sports Council so that, within its powers, it actively supports and promotes prevention and intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse, machismo and sexism.”
resignation of the president
Rubiales’ resignation will come this Friday, according to Cadena Ser. He will do so during the extraordinary Assembly called by the RFEF. This same Thursday, FIFA has announced that it will open a disciplinary file against him for the events that occurred during the final of the Women’s World Cup on Sunday, August 20.
Through a statement, the organization “reiterates its unwavering commitment to respect the integrity of all people and strongly condemns any contrary behavior.” They also explain that “the facts may constitute violations of article 13, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee will only provide further information on these disciplinary procedures once it has issued a final decision on the matter.” .