The president of the Swedish Football Association called the behavior inappropriate.
Luis Rubiales is in the midst of a huge uproar. Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Shutterstock, AOP
Chairman of the Finnish Football Association Ari Lahti condemns the president of the Spanish Federation By Luis Rubiales behavior.
On Tuesday evening, the Swedish Football Association published Lahti’s statement, in which he disapproves of Rubiales, who forcibly kissed the star player of Spain’s golden team during the award ceremony of the World Cup final Jenni Hermosoa.
– I am very sorry on behalf of Jenni Hermoso and the Spanish team that they have not been able to enjoy their historic achievement, the world championship, but it has been overshadowed by the improper behavior of the president of the Spanish federation, Luis Rubiales, in the World Cup final, Lahti says in the statement.
However, according to Lahti, it is important that the matter is dealt with so that something similar does not happen again.
– In the football association, we have been systematically working for a safe atmosphere for several years. We condemn inappropriate behavior. Players of all levels, ages and backgrounds, regardless of gender, deserve a safe operating environment where they and their work or hobby are respected.
– Women’s football is growing and developing at a tremendous pace. In order for growth to continue, operators at all levels, both in Finland and internationally, must commit to guaranteeing a safe operating environment, concludes Lahti.
The international football association Fifa has suspended Rubiales for 90 days.
Ari Lahti called Rubiales’ behavior inappropriate. Jaakko Stenroos / AOP