Luis Rubiales Resigns As Spanish FA Boss
By Oluwaseun Oyediji
Suspended Spanish Football Association (FA) President, Luis Rubiales has finally resigned as the FA boss amidst kissing player, Jennifer Hermoso during the celebration of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup triumph last month.
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He confirmed that he has already submitted his resignation letter to Acting Spanish FA (RFEF) President, Pedro Rocha on Sunday.
Rubiales issued a statement confirming his resignation which also means that he steps away from UEFA’s role as Vice President.
“Today at 9:30 p.m. I transmitted to the acting President, Mr. Pedro Rocha, my resignation from the position of President of the RFEF. I have also informed you that I have done the same with my position at UEFA so that my position in the Vice Presidency can be replaced,” Rubiale’s statement reads.
“After the swift suspension carried out by FIFA, plus the rest of the procedures opened against me, it is evident that I will not be able to return to my position.
“Insisting on waiting and clinging to it is not going to contribute anything positive, neither to the Federation nor to Spanish football. Among other things, because there are de facto powers that will prevent my return.
“There is the management of my team and, above all, the happiness that I take with me for the enormous privilege of these more than 5 years at the helm of the RFEF.
“I do not want Spanish football to be harmed by this disproportionate campaign and, above all, I am making this decision after having made sure that my departure will contribute to the stability that will allow both Europe and Africa to remain united in the dream of 2030, which will allow the largest event in the world to be brought to our country.
“I must look forward, look to the future. Now there is something that occupies me firmly. I have faith in the truth and I will do everything in my power to make it prevail. My daughters, my family and the people who love me have suffered the effects of excessive persecution, as well as many falsehoods, but it is also true that on the street, more and more every day, the truth is prevailing. From here I convey to all the workers, assembly members, federations, and football people in general, a big hug, wishing them the best of luck. Thank you to everyone who has supported me during these times.” He concluded.
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33-year-old Hermoso said the kiss after Spain beat England was not consensual and she filed a legal complaint last Tuesday.
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The fallout from the kiss has engulfed Spanish football in recent weeks and overshadowed Spain’s World Cup win, with Rubiales ignoring repeated calls to resign.
On Friday, a prosecutor filed a complaint with Spain’s high court – following Hermoso’s testimony on Tuesday – against Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion.
Rubiales claimed the kiss was “mutual and “consensual” but had been provisionally suspended by football’s world governing body Fifa.
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