Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, refused to resign on Friday despite the controversy surrounding his kiss with a Women’s World Cup player. During the awards ceremony after Spain’s victory in the Finals in Australia, Rubiales kissed Spanish national team forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips. In an emergency general assembly of the federation, Rubiales defended himself against his critics, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between truth and falsehood. He accused his detractors, specifically certain politicians, of using terms like sexual violence and assault without considering the impact it could have on survivors. Despite the pressure to step down, Rubiales made it clear that he would not resign, citing his strong performance as the president of the Spanish soccer federation. The incident with Hermoso sparked outrage on social media. Initially, Rubiales called his critics “idiots” but later apologized for his reaction. He referred to the kiss as “consensual” and likened it to the affection he would show towards his daughters. Hermoso commented on the incident, stating that it was “no big deal” and emphasizing the strong relationship she has with Rubiales. However, her players’ union vowed to ensure that the kiss does not go unpunished. FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Rubiales, and the global union for professional football players, FIFPRO, has called for immediate disciplinary action against him. Despite these challenges, Rubiales remains defiant and determined to fight until the end, believing that the law will be followed and he will not be removed from his position.
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