Luis Rubiales hit out at ‘false feminism and a ‘social assassination’ of his character as he vowed to stay on as head of Spain’s football federation (RFEF)
Luis Rubiales hit out at “false feminism” and a “social assassination” of his character as he vowed to stay on as head of Spain’s football federation amid fierce criticism and a Fifa investigation for kissing Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the Women’s World Cup final trophy presentation.
In a passionate speech at an extraordinary general assembly of Spain’s football federation, the 46-year-old reiterated that he would not be forced out of his role by what he felt was a witch-hunt. “I will not resign,” he repeated emphatically. “I will fight this to the end.”He characterised the events of the past five days as a “social assassination,” adding: “They are trying to kill me.
One day earlier, Spanish media had widely reported plans by the football chief to resign. The surprise twist prompted a torrent of reaction across Spain, with many renewing calls for Rubiales to resign. “What we have seen today at the federation’s assembly is unacceptable,” Yolanda Díaz, Spain’s acting labour minister and second deputy prime minister[male chauvinist] actions is over. Rubiales cannot continue in the position.”
The country’s acting minister of equality, Irene Montero, who earlier this week described the kiss as a “form of sexual violence,”
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