BREAKING NEWS: Luis Rubiales FINALLY announces he is resigning as Spanish FA President during interview with Piers Morgan after weeks of criticism over kissing Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final
LATEST NEWS: Luis Rubiales FINALLY announces he is stepping down as Spanish FA president during an interview with Piers Morgan after weeks of criticism for kissing Jenni Hermoso during the Women’s World Cup final
- Luis Rubiales has resigned as president of the Spanish Football Federation
- There have been weeks of controversy after he kissed Spain’s Jenni Hermoso
- Rubiales has finally accepted calls for his resignation from all over Spain
Luis Rubiales has resigned as president of the Spanish Football Federation after weeks of controversy.
Rubiales faced widespread criticism after kissing Jenni Hermoso following Spain’s victory over England in the Women’s World Cup final.
Initially announcing he would not resign despite calls to do so, he has now announced his resignation in an exclusive interview with Piers Morgan.
Rubiales said: “I am going (to resign) because I cannot continue my work.
‘I’ve spoken to my daughters and they know it’s not a question about me. They tell me to focus on my dignity and my life.
Luis Rubiales has resigned as president of the Spanish Football Federation after a number of controversial weeks
“In this situation, this is what I have to do now.”
Rubiales also clutched his crotch in the moments after the final ended, but was initially reluctant to give up his role.
He claimed he was the victim of a “political and media lynching” and that he was “promoting feminism” in a statement.
More to follow.