Luis Rubiales quits as head of Spanish football after Jenni Hermoso kiss scandal
Luis Rubiales became embroiled in a scandal following his unconsented kiss of Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s win at he Women’s World Cup
10 September 2023 • 9:10pm
Luis Rubiales will quit just days after the Spanish prosecutor filed a complaint against him for sexual assault and coercion Credit: PA/Mike Egerton
Luis Rubiales has said he will resign from his role as president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation [RFEF], following the sexism row that has rocked Spain and the world of football.
In an interview given to broadcaster Piers Morgan, Rubiales says he will step down because he “cannot continue my work”.
The 46-year-old has been suspended by Fifa since 26 August, after kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips in the aftermath of Spain’s victory over England in the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney six days earlier, and initially refusing to resign. Hermoso says the kiss was not consensual.
The Spanish prosecutor filed a complaint against the Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion on Friday.
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