The President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, confirmed during a meeting at Ciudad Del Futbol Las Rozas in Las Rozas, Spain on August 25, 2023, that he will remain as president. However, FIFA has now suspended Rubiales from all football-related activities for three months as they investigate allegations that he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent after Spain’s women’s team won the World Cup.
Rubiales has stated that he is innocent and will use the probe to prove it. The Royal Spanish Football Federation supports Rubiales and believes in his innocence. However, the coach of the Spanish Women’s soccer team, Jorge Vilda, expressed regret over Rubiales’ behavior.
The Spanish government is in support of FIFA’s decision and has strongly denounced Rubiales’ actions. Feminist groups have called for his resignation and have staged demonstrations in Madrid, Santander, and Logrono.
The players’ revolt against Rubiales has expanded to include coaching staff, with all 23 members of Spain’s cup-winning squad and other squad members, stating that they will not play internationals while Rubiales remains in charge. Hermoso has denied Rubiales’ claim that the kiss was consensual.
It remains to be seen how FIFA’s action will affect the situation, but there is growing opposition to Rubiales within the football community.
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