A kiss at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final has sparked protests and is being described as Spanish football's #MeToo moment.
Spanish Football Federation officials have asked suspended president Luis Rubiales to resign after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the Women's World Cup final.Hermoso said the kiss was not consensual, and that she felt "vulnerable and the victim of an aggression".
"After the latest developments and the unacceptable behaviour that has caused great damage to the image of Spanish soccer, the presidents request that Luis Rubiales resign immediately as president of the RFEF," the statement said.Mother's hunger strike over 'inhumane' treatment According to EFE, Bejar stayed inside the parish church of Divina Pastora in Rubiales' hometown of Motril in southern Spain with her sister after the parish priest left.She asked Hermoso to tell the truth and "stick to the version she gave at the beginning", EFE added.
Footballers from Spain's team have said they will not play any more games as long as Rubiales is in charge.Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters gathered in Madrid on Sunday and Monday, supporting Hermoso in anti-Rubiales demonstrations. Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez condemned Rubiales' behaviour during a pre-game media conference. "It's totally unacceptable," he said.
The Spanish government has strongly condemned Rubiales' actions but can not directly suspend or remove Rubiales from his post.
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