Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales is reportedly stepping down from his position following the kiss scandal.
is refuting reports of his resignation ... saying on Friday he isn't going anywhere, and insisting the kiss was consensual."Do you think this is so serious that I should go, after the best management in the history of Spanish football?" Rubiales said, according to reported translations."Let me tell you -- I'm not going to resign. I'm not going to resign. I'm not going to resign."Rubiales added his own take on the situation ...
"The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has informed Rubiales that it is opening disciplinary proceedings against him based on the events that occurred during the final," a statement released by FIFA read. Rubiales, who is 46, has received widespread rebuke for his actions after the match. He was also photographed carrying a player over his shoulder and grabbing his crotch."I have to accept it. In a moment of such emotion, without any bad intention or bad faith, what happened, happened, in a very spontaneous way."
But, the apology wasn't enough for many, including the country's top politician, Acting Prime MinisterFUTPRO, the union that represents Hermoso, the player who was kissed, released a statement on her behalf, saying"acts that should never go unpunished."
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