The inappropriate attitude of Luis Rubiales during the Women’s World Cup final aroused the annoyance of several personalities in the country.
Luis Rubiales is the target of all attacks in Spain. The Spanish soccer boss is embroiled in scandal after forcibly kissing a player during the Women’s World Cup final. When he had to leave his post after this inappropriate gesture, Rubiales took everyone by surprise this Friday, August 25.
Indeed, the president of the RFEF refused to resign, saying that his kiss on Jenni Hermoso’s mouth had been “spontaneous, mutual and consented” and that it had not been administered from “a position of power”. “. He even denounced in the process “false feminism” Who “do not seek the truth”.
His attitude, as well as his media slippage, aroused the annoyance of part of the political class and certain football personalities in the country. For Yolanda Diaz, the number three in the Spanish government, this act is ” unacceptable “. ” The government must act and take urgent measures. Rubiales cannot continue in his post »she wrote on the X network.
Footballers take the floor
Several footballers also reacted on social networks after the speech of the president of the Spanish football federation. ” My ears are bleeding », commented David De Gea, the goalkeeper of the men’s selection. Former goalkeeper Iker Casillas expressed to him ” its shame ». Hector Bellerin is also one of the first Spanish footballers to react. ” Machismo should have no place in football. The narcissist never believes he made a mistake », he said on Instagram.
Me sangran los oídos 🎪🎭
—David de Gea (@D_DeGea) August 25, 2023
Tebas knocks out Rubiales
Apart from the political class and the footballers, La Liga president Javier Tebas has spoken about Rubiales’ latest decision. “The list of women and men who have been wronged by Luis Rubiales over the years is too long and must stop”he implores, suggesting the boss of Spanish football to resign.
Debo reconocer que ha sido muy difícil explicar qué está pasando con Luis Rubiales durante estos años. Tengo la sensación de que mucha gente, hasta ahora, no comprendía lo que los integrantes de los estamentos del fútbol tenemos que vivir en el trato con él como presidente de la…
— Javier Tebas Medrano (@Tebasjavier) August 25, 2023
