Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, has tendered his resignation following weeks of intense criticism stemming from an unwanted kiss shared with Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso. Rubiales announced his decision on social media, indicating that he has also stepped down from his position as vice president of UEFA. In his…
Luis Rubiales, the embattled chief of Spanish soccer, remained resolute in the face of mounting criticism on Friday, acknowledging “obvious mistakes” but asserting that he had been treated unfairly regarding an unwanted kiss with star player Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales has faced increasing pressure to step down from his position after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on…
European football’s governing body, UEFA, has declined a request from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to suspend itself amid allegations of government interference in its affairs. The RFEF had raised concerns with UEFA regarding alleged Spanish government involvement in its internal matters. The issue arose after Luis Rubiales, the president of RFEF, was investigated for…
In a decisive move, FIFA, the international governing body of football, has taken action regarding the conduct of Luis Rubiales, the President of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF), due to his controversial kissing incident involving footballer Jenni Hermoso. FIFA issued an official statement on its website to announce the suspension of Luis Rubiales with immediate…
Luis Rubiales, the President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has vehemently refused to step down from his position amidst a brewing controversy following a post-match kiss. Rubiales has been at the centre of a storm after kissing Jenni Hermoso, a forward of the Spanish Women’s World Cup-winning team, during the medal ceremony following…
