BARCELONA: Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned following fierce criticism for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the Women's World Cup victory ceremony.
The already suspended Rubiales sent his resignation to the federation's interim president, he said in an open letter, and also explained his decision to eventually step down in a television interview.'I'm going to , yes, because I cannot continue my work,' the 46-year-old told television show 'Piers Morgan Uncensored'.' say to me, 'Luis, you need to focus on your dignity and continue your life. If not you are going to damage people you love and the sport you love.
As the pressure ramped up in recent weeks on him to quit, Rubiales' mother Angeles Bejar went on a hunger strike in protest, locking herself in a church.- 'It's Over' -Some Spanish politicians hailed Rubiales' downfall.'We are with you, Jenni, and with all women,' said second deputy prime minister Yolanda Diaz on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
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