Luis Rubiales has issued a release after knowing the resolution of the Administrative Court of Sport (tad), that He has filed a file but he only does so for a “serious” offense and not a “very serious one”. That implies that the government will not be able to suspend you and that the maximum period of disqualification will be two years.
Rubiales statement
“Last August 20 I made some obvious mistakes, which I sincerely regret, from the bottom of my heart. It is true that for such mistakes I have asked for forgiveness because it was fair; and now I do it again with humility. I do it convinced and with the purpose of improvement.
I have learned that no matter how great the joy and deep the emotion, even when a WORLD CUP is WON, exemplary behavior must be required of sports leaders, and mine was not.
Therefore, I reiterate, once again, my apologies for this to the soccer players, the federation and other soccer establishments in a clear, emphatic and unmitigated manner. Also to the football fans and to all those who may have been offended by my actions.
I also gave the corresponding explanations, telling the truth of what happened. It is my only version, the one that I have maintained from the beginning and I continue to defend and I am not going to modify.
The spontaneity and happiness of the historic moment led us to carry out a mutual and consented act, the product of great enthusiasm. At no time was there any aggression, indeed, there was not even the slightest discomfort, but an overflowing joy in both. I repeat: with the consent of both parties, both in the affectionate hugs, as well as in the beak and subsequent farewell full of affectionate mutual gestures, which took place on the Medal delivery platform.
Evidence, expert opinions, documentation, videos, etc. have been provided and will continue to be provided. pertinent documents that prove the reality of what happened. The tests are not opinions, they are clear facts.
From the outset, the RFEF, through its INTEGRITY department, carried out the pertinent procedures. I was called and collaborated so that the facts were clarified. I am the most interested. I will continue collaborating in all areas so that all this is reached until the end. In this sense, I have also resorted to the procedure opened by FIFA to defend my position. And I will continue in all those others, in which I can demonstrate my honor.
I am especially concerned that some of those who should proclaim and help guarantee the separation of powers in our country, insist on taking part and pressing against me, instead of letting justice act with all the guarantees, staying on the sidelines.
Throughout this period I have suffered an unprecedented political and media lynching from which I have remained completely on the fringes. Not only nationally but globally. Despite this, I have also felt the growing support of people on the street and on social media. I feel that something has changed and in the face of such spurious injustice and public judgment, ordinary citizens, women and men alike, have come together. I want to thank you here and now. It is time to thank you infinitely for your immense support, for believing me, for not getting carried away by this campaign fabricated against me. The popular support reinforces me in the idea that this issue has been magnified and taken out of context for other reasons.
I continue to trust in the independence of the bodies where this issue must be resolved, despite the fact that the political pressure and that of certain media is as interested as it is brutal, since information on this matter is being subjected to a multitude of manipulations, lies and censorship, but The truth only has one path and that is why I repeat, I am confident that justice will be done.
Today, the TAD has decided to open a file for me. As there is no reason, according to the resolution supported by said body, to classify any action as VERY SERIOUS, a provisional suspension may not be applied by the CSD Board of Directors.
I will continue to defend myself to prove the truth. I want to send a message to all good people in our country and beyond our borders, including those women who have really been attacked and who have my full support and understanding: this isn’t about gender, it’s real.
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