Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has been urged to resign over incidents that took place after Spain’s Women’s World Cup win, ahead of an emergency meeting on Friday. Rubiales has drawn widespread criticism for his actions after Spain beat England on Sunday, with the official kissing forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the presentation ceremony and grabbing his crotch in celebration shortly after the final whistle. The president apologised for kissing Hermoso, which he said was “normal, natural and not at all with any bad faith”. But the president of La Liga side...
Rubiales has publicly dismissed criticism of his actions.
As well as Torres’ call, Rubiales has been criticised in Spain by acting prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, and culture and sport minister, Miquel Iceta.
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