US EditionLuis Rubiales resigns as president of Spanish FA over Jenni Hermoso kiss
- Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has announced his resignation after facing widespread criticism for kissing player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony following Spain's Women's World Cup win. Rubiales plans to resign due to the incident and the Spanish football federation's previous call for him to step down.
- The resignation comes after the Spanish prosecutor filed a complaint against Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion, based on Hermoso's complaint. Rubiales could face criminal charges, as well as investigations by Spain's top sport court and FIFA.
- Rubiales insists that the kiss was consensual and spontaneous, but the controversy surrounding the incident led to his suspension by FIFA and his decision to resign from his position as president of the Spanish football federation.
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Luis Rubiales announces resignation as Spain’s soccer president
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, finally folded under immense pressure Sunday and resigned three weeks after his kiss of a player on the lips overshadowed Spain’s first-ever Women’s World Cup title.
Luis Rubiales, the head of the Spanish Football Federation, who kissed the athlete in the final of the Women's World Cup, resigned
Luis Rubiales has announced his resignation as head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). Rubiales said this in the original program by British TV presenter Pierce Morgan.
Spain’s Football Chief Luis Rubiales Resigns Over Kiss Controversy
Luis Rubiales stepped down from his role as president of the Spanish soccer federation and vice president of UEFA following intense criticism over his unwanted kiss with FIFA Women's World Cup champion Jennifer Hermoso."Today, at 9:30pm, I have submitted my resignation from the position of President of the RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation) to the Acting President, Mr Pedro Rocha. I have also informed him that I have taken the same step re…
Rubiales says he will resign over kiss scandal
Suspended Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales said Sunday he will resign from his post because of the scandal caused by his kiss on the lips of a Women’s World Cup player.“I’m going to (resign), yes, because I cannot continue my work,” said Rubiales in an interview with television show “Piers Morgan Uncensored”.“(Family and friends)...
Spain’s soccer chief Luis Rubiales quits over kiss scandal
Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales quit his post on Sunday after three weeks of scandal over allegations he gave an unsolicited kiss to a player on the women's national team when they celebrated their World Cup victory last month.
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