In the end, Luis Rubiales has given up The president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has presented his resignation after the scandal in which he was involved in the final of the Women’s World Cup on August 20, first putting his hands on his genitals in the box and then with the kiss. spoiled Jenni Hermoso. First, Jorge Vilda, the coach, was fired, and now the president is resigning. All in just 22 days that have disfigured the image of Spanish sport.
After a few weeks in which he said that he was a victim of social, political and media harassment, the leader communicated his decision in a conversation he had with Pedro Rocha, the interim president of the Federation. Rubiales, who was suspended for 90 days by FIFA, informed the person who had been designated as his successor and then announced it publicly.
“My daughters, my family and the people who love me have suffered the effects of excessive persecution, as well as many falsehoods, but it is also true that on the street, more and more every day, the truth is prevailing,” Rubiales wrote in his letter in which he reiterated that he felt persecuted. The Prosecutor’s Office has filed a complaint against the leader for sexual assault and coercion against Rubiales for the non-consensual kiss of Jenni Hermoso.
BREAKING: Luis Rubiales has sensationally resigned as President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation following the scandal over him kissing Spain’s Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup Final. He revealed the news in a world exclusive interview for@PiersUncensored pic.twitter.com/Kl2uQTOzqv
—Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 10, 2023
Rubiales, who became president of the RFEF in 2018, has resigned after his five-year term in office marked by several scandals. But none as serious as the one that has ended his stage. None as serious as that non-consensual kiss with Jenni Hermoso.
None as serious as those improper acts of a leader breaking protocol in the Sydney box. There, in Australia, he reached his peak as president of the Federation with the conquest of the Women’s World Cup. And there he met his end. Final that has been certified this Sunday, September 9 at 9:30 p.m.
“I will defend my honorability, I will defend my innocence. I have faith in the future. I have faith in the truth,” the former federation leader wrote on his personal Twitter account to announce his farewell, while granting an interview to British journalist Piers Morgan. .
“Resignation? Yes, I have to do it because I cannot continue my work. I make this decision after having made sure that my departure will contribute to the stability that will allow us to bring the 2030 World Cup to our country.”
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He flew to London to give an interview of almost two hours where he communicated the keys to that decision that opens a new scenario in Spanish football. “Resignation? Yes, I have to do it because I cannot continue my work. I make this decision after having made sure that my departure will contribute to the stability that will allow us to bring the 2030 World Cup to our country,” Rubiales declared in that interview. in which he was reversing.
The leader retracted his announcement in the assembly before the Federation in which he said up to five times that he was not going to resign. Up to five. Since then, it happened on August 25, he has been modifying his measurement. He has felt cornered and without any way out. He resigns with the entire legal scenario, also choosing an English medium to announce his departure instead of doing so in Spain. Rubiales communicated it previously with the letter addressed to Rocha and then, at 10:00 p.m., it was made official through the chosen channels.
The full letter in which Rubiales communicates his resignation
This is the full letter in which Rubiales communicates his goodbye
Good night.
Today at 9:30 p.m. I transmitted to the acting President, Mr. Pedro Rocha, my resignation from the position of President of the RFEF. I have also informed you that I have done the same with my position at UEFA so that my position in the Vice Presidency can be replaced. After the rapid suspension carried out by FIFA, plus the rest of the proceedings opened against me, it is clear that I will not be able to return to my position.
Insisting on waiting and clinging to it is not going to contribute anything positive, neither to the Federation nor to Spanish football. Among other things, because there are de facto powers that will prevent my return. There is the management of my team and, above all, the happiness that I have for the enormous privilege of these more than 5 years at the head of the RFEF. I do not want Spanish football to be harmed by this entire disproportionate campaign and, above all, I make this decision after having made sure that my departure will contribute to
the stability that will allow both Europe and Africa to remain united in the dream of 2030, which will allow the largest event in the world to be brought to our country. I must look ahead, look to the future. Now there is something that occupies me firmly. I have faith in the truth and I will do everything in my power to make it prevail. My daughters, my family and the people who love me have suffered the effects of excessive persecution, as well as many falsehoods, but it is also true that on the street, more and more every day, the truth is prevailing.
From here I convey to all the workers, assembly members, federations and football people in general, a big hug, wishing them the best of luck.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me during these times.
Luis Manuel Rubiales Bejar.