Luis Rubiales has been left more isolated than ever after leading officials demanded his resignation over his behaviour at the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney.
over his behaviour at the Women’s World Cup final, including his kiss of Spain player Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the on-field trophy ceremony. He was also widely criticised for grabbing his crotch in a victory gesture while in the presidential box near Spain’s Queen Letizia and her teenage daughter, Princess Sofia.
His mother started a hunger strike on Monday in a church in southern Spain in defence of her son, demanding an end to “the bloody and inhumane hounding” of him. Spain’s top clubs are due to take part in Thursday’s Champions League group-stage draw being made by UEFA, and the men’s national team has games on September 8 and 12 in qualifying for the 2024 European Championship.FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Mr Rubiales on Thursday after taking control of the process because it organised the Women’s World Cup.
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