Embattled president increasingly isolated following World Cup kiss after urgent meeting between chiefs
Speaking to broadcaster Cadena Ser, one member of the committee, Manu Díaz de Marcos, said that they had not analysed the idea of a no-confidence motion in Rubiales – a move that could have brought a swift end to Rubiales’ reign.
The demand was a seeming reversal from the scene that had played out at the federation’s meeting on Friday, where Rubiales, 46, repeated “I will not resign” five times to vigorous applause from the members in attendance. His speech, which railed at “fake feminism”, was met with a standing ovation. Monday’s statement noted that it was time for a “new phase” for the federation, which in the wake of Rubiales’ suspension will be led by his righthand man Pedro Rocha, and called for the “deep and imminent restructuring” of the institutional bodies.
While the statement added that it would “maintain its commitment to continue implementing its investment and equality policies for the development of women’s soccer”, the committee said it did not address whetherthe embattled coach of the Spanish women’s national team should stay on, despite the fact that he has no team and almost no coaching staff.
The statement leaves Rubiales with few allies. On Saturday Vilda along with the men’s national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, issued statements condemning Rubiales’ behaviour. The statements, coming one day after both of them applauded his speech at the federation, was seen as a sign that Rubiales was
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