The Royal Spanish Football Federation, in a statement, condemned Luis Rubiales’ actions in the World Cup final when he kissed player Jennifer Hermoso and grabbed her genitals next to Queen Letizia.
“Totally unacceptable behavior of its representative in the World Cup final and in the following moments, which absolutely does not reflect the values of Spanish society, its institutions, its representatives, athletes and sports leaders,” the RFEF said in a statement. statement .
The text, signed by interim President Pedro Rocha, begins with an apology “to all world football, football institutions, footballers, especially the players of the national teams of Spain and England, all sports agents and fans.”
Rocha, who took over the federation after Rubiales was ousted from UEFA, said Spanish society is characterized by “tolerance and civility”.
“The prestige of the Spaniards was undermined by the performance of Luis M. Rubiales. The damage done to Spanish football, sport and society has been enormous,” he adds.
Rubiales has been at the center of global controversy ever since he was filmed kissing player Jenny Hermoso in the World Cup final won by Spain against England. The then president of the RFEF was also pictured a few meters away from the queen, grabbing genitals during the athletes’ achievement celebration.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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