The regional presidents of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) have demanded the resignation of president Luis Rubiales and called for a “profound and immediate restructuring” at the organisation as it tries to manage the fallout surrounding his unsolicited kiss of Spain forward Jenni Hermoso.
A committee consisting of the presidents of the RFEF’s regional federations met for five hours on Monday to discuss next steps after FIFA hit Rubiales with a provisional suspension for 90 days and the Spanish government also sought his removal over his behaviour following the Women’s World Cup final.
“After the latest events and unacceptable behaviour that have severely damaged the image of Spanish football, the presidents ask, with immediate effect, that Luis Rubiales presents his resignation as president of the RFEF,” the statement read.
Along with demanding Rubiales’ resignation, the committee praised Spain’s World Cup-winning squad, whose 23 members said they would not represent their country while Rubiales remains in his post.
The committee also asked acting RFEF president Pedro Rocha to revoke the federation’s request for UEFA to intervene in the matter — which could see Spanish teams withdrawn from European competitions…
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