AFP
Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales refused to step down on Friday within the aftermath of his unsolicited kiss on the mouth of participant Jenni Hermoso throughout celebrations after Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory.
The incident sparked outrage inside and outdoors Spain, with many, together with authorities ministers, gamers and coaches, demanding his resignation and forcing the federation to name an emergency meeting on Friday, the place Rubiales mentioned the kiss was consensual and he was the sufferer of ‘social assassination’.
“I will not resign, I will not resign,” he mentioned.
He had been below fireplace after kissing Hermoso on the lips whereas handing the crew their medals after they beat England 1-0 within the closing on Sunday in Sydney.
Hermoso has mentioned in assertion that such acts “should never go unpunished”.
Rubiales’ half-hearted apology on Monday didn’t quell the uproar and on Thursday FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings towards him.
