Rubiales vows to not resign over Hermoso kiss scandal that marred World Cup win
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panish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has refused to step down within the aftermath of his unsolicited kiss on Jenni Hermoso through the celebrations of Spain‘s Women’s World Cup victory.
The incident sparked outrage inside and out of doors Spain, with many, together with authorities ministers, gamers and coaches, demanding his resignation and forcing the federation to name an emergency meeting.
“I will not resign,” Rubiales repeated 4 occasions in fast succession on the assembly on Friday.
He additionally blamed “false feminists” for making him the sufferer of a “social assassination”.
“I apologise for my mistakes,” he added. “I’m going to continue fighting as my parents and my coaches taught me. Those who know me, know that we are going to get to the end.”
The 46-year-old is the subject of FIFA disciplinary proceedings after additionally grabbing his crotch in celebration of Spain’s victory over England, whereas stood metres away from Spain’s Queen Letizia and her teenage daughter Sofia within the stadium VIP space.
Hermoso has mentioned in assertion that such acts “should never go unpunished”. Rubiales made an apology deemed by many to be half-hearted on Monday.