Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has said he will resign after he kissed a player following the country's Women's World Cup win.
Rubiales said he plans to resign in an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored on TalkTV, adding he"cannot continue my work".following the incident.
The 46-year-old faced widespread criticism for kissing player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony after Spain's 1-0 victory over England in the competition's final on 20 August.for their country until Mr Rubiales had been removed from his post. The resignation follows the Spanish prosecutor filing a lawsuit against him for sexual assault and coercion.
Marta Durantez Gil's decision came after Hermoso filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office. She accused Mr Rubiales of sexual assault after he grabbed her head and kissed her on the lips.
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