Luis Rubiales, former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), refused to make the apology speech prepared for him. This was reported by marca.
Rubiales’ advisor, Luis Arroyo, prepared a speech for the General Assembly, according to the publication. In it, the former president of Spanish football had to apologize for kissing Hermoso.
At the award ceremony held after the 2023 World Cup final, in which the Spanish team defeated the English team 1-0, Luis Rubiales, who was happy with the victory of the national team, hugged football player Jennifer Hermoso and kissed her on the lips. Many journalists and fans criticized Rubiales, calling his behavior extreme.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) filed a disciplinary case against the official. Rubiales himself said after the incident that he had no plans to resign because of the scandal. The official’s mother locked herself in the church and went on a hunger strike. On September 11, he had to leave his post due to public pressure.
Previously reportedHe said that the court prohibited Rubiales from approaching the football player he kissed.