Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales resigns over kiss

Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish football federation, finally folded under immense pressure on Sunday and resigned three weeks after his kiss of a player on the lips overshadowed Spain’s first-ever Women’s World Cup title.

Rubiales had been at the centre of a controversy that had gone far beyond Spain’s borders and the world of sport after he kissed Jenni Hermoso during the globally televised awards ceremony after Spain beat England to win the title.

The player said the kiss was without her consent.

In an interview with British television journalist Piers Morgan, the former president explained how he came to the decision to resign.

“I have spoken to my father and daughters. They know it’s not a question about me. Some friends told me: ‘Luis, now you have to focus on your dignity and get on with your life. If you don’t, you’re probably going to hurt the people you love and the sport you love,'” Rubiales said.

Source: Euronews.com