Luis Rubiales has confirmed his resignation as president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF).
The 46-year-old was heavily criticised after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the medal ceremony following Spain’s win over England in Sydney at the Women’s World Cup last month.
Hermoso said the kiss was not consensual but Rubiales insists that it was, and has maintained that he “would continue to defend his position to tell the truth”.
In an interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV, he has now confirmed “he can’t continue” in his position.
He said: “I am going to (resign) – of course I cannot continue my work.”
Rubiales explained that he made the decision after speaking with his father and daughters.
“They know it’s not a question about me,” he said.
“Some friends very close to me said ‘Luis, now you have to focus on your dignity and to continue your life – if not, you are probably going to damage people you love and the sport you love’.”
Hermoso spoke to prosecutors on Tuesday after they indicated that they required her, as the injured party, to provide them with testimony if they were to proceed…
. The 46-year-old was heavily criticised after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the medal ceremony following Spain’s win over England in Sydney at the Women’s World Cup last month. Hermoso said the kiss was not consensual but Rubiales insists that it was, and has maintained that he “would continue to defend his position to tell the truth”. In an interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV, he has now confirmed “he can’t continue” in his position. He said:...){kind=link}