During the celebrations of the Spanish team for winning the World Cup, the leader kissed the mouth of soccer player Jennifer Hermoso without her permission. Now he is facing a sexual assault complaint.
Luis Rubiales resigned from his post as president of Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). This is after FIFA it was suspended due to the complaint he received from the Spanish Prosecutor’s Office for sexual assault and coercion against the national soccer player. Jennifer Hermoso for kissing him on the mouth without his permission.
The leader announced his decision in an interview with a British journalist Pierce Morgan and then in a letter he distributed. He stated that he also resigned from his position as vice president of Union of European Football Federations (UEFA).
“After the swift suspension made by FIFA, and the remaining procedures opened against me, it is clear that I will not be able to return to my position. Insisting on waiting and holding on to it will not bring anything positive, even to the Federation or in Spanish football. Among other things, because there are de facto powers that prevent my return,” the letter said.
Instead, as he did days after the kiss that took place in the middle of the celebrations for the consecration of the women’s team in the World Cup and was recorded by television cameras, he defended himself against the accusations: “I have faith in the truth and I will do everything in my power to make it prevail. My daughters, my family and the people who love me are suffering the effects of excessive persecution, as well as many lies , but it is also true that in the streets, more and more every day, the truth prevails.”
The statement where Rubiales presented his resignation
“Today at 9:30 in the evening I transmitted to the acting President, Mr. Pedro Rocha, my resignation from the position of President of the RFEF. I also announced that I am relinquishing my position at UEFA to replace my position as Vice President.
After the swift suspension imposed by FIFA, in addition to the remaining procedures opened against me, it is clear that I cannot return to my position.
Insisting on waiting and holding on to it will not bring anything positive, neither to the Federation nor to Spanish football. Among other things, because there are de facto powers that prevent my return.
There is the management of my team and, above all, the joy I have had for the great privilege of these more than 5 years at the head of the RFEF.
I don’t want Spanish football to be damaged by this whole disproportionate campaign and, above all, I made this decision after making sure that my departure will contribute to the stability that will allow Europe and Africa to remain united in the dream in 2030. , which will allow the largest event in the world to be brought to our country.
I have to look forward, look to the future. Now there is one thing that strongly occupies me. I have faith in the truth and I will do everything in my power to make it prevail. My daughters, my family and the people who love me have suffered the effects of excessive persecution, as well as many lies, but it is also true that in the streets, more and more every day, the truth is prevailing. From here I will announce to all workers, assembly members, federations and football people in general, a big hug, wishing them the best of luck.
Thank you to everyone who supported me during these times. ”
How to continue the case against Luis Rubiales
In addition to his resignation, in the last few hours it became known that the prosecutor Marta Durántez asked the Australian authorities to analyze the process against him for sexual assault and coercion to determine if it is considered a crime in that country since the incident occurred in Sydney.
It must be remembered that in order for the case to continue in its course and for Rubiales to be tried, it is necessary for double criminality to occur, that is, for the act to become a crime under the laws of both countries, as required by the Organic Law of Judicial Power ( LOPD). For its part, since those involved are two Spaniards abroad, the Public Ministry of Spain can instruct the procedure.
