Luis Rubiales Resigns as President of Spanish Football Federation Amid Kissing Player Scandal
Luis Rubiales is officially resigning.
The 46-year-old football official and former professional player has resigned as president of the Spanish Football Federation following criticism for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final, BBC reports.
The 33-year-old player spoke out about the kiss, which happened during the presentation ceremony after Spain won over England in Sydney, saying it was not consensual in a legal complaint.
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“I cannot continue my work,” Luis said as he announced his intention to resign on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
He released a statement saying he submitted his resignation to the federation’s acting president, Pedro Rocha, as well as resigning from his position as Vice President of UEFA’s executive committee.
Spanish state prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing the player on the lips without her consent, presenting a case against him to Spain’s National Court in Madrid.
According to a sexual consent law passed last year, he could face a fine or a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty of sexual assault.
Spain emerged victorious, defeating England’s Lionesses to win the women’s soccer World Cup on August 20 in Melbourne, Australia.