Rubiales announced his resignation in a statement in which he said his position had become untenable, with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) later confirming he had sent a resignation letter to acting president Pedro Rocha.
His kiss of player Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup win in Sydney on Aug. 20 had caused outrage among players, government officials and many in wider Spanish society and raised questions over sexism in sport.
His decision to go came after further blows to his position in the last few days.
A Spanish prosecutor filed a complaint with the High Court against Rubiales on Friday for sexual assault and coercion.
What a fucking loser. Also, screw you to the RFEF for not having the spine to fire him.
AIUI, they did not have the authority to fire him. He’s appointed by FIFA (who suspended him while investigating, as a prelude to firing him). The RFEF published some weird shit at his behest but his support within it evaporated pretty quickly.
Thanks for the clarification.
He pretty much embodies what needs to change and why.
Glad he is gone.
I guess he scored an own goal.
Archive version. I can’t help but wonder if he negotiated a nice severance package to make RFEF’s headache go away :(
How’s his mum doing?
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