Luis Rubiales announced that he had resigned from the Royal Spanish Football Federation following the events at the Women’s World Cup awards ceremony with soccer player Jenni Hermoso. Likewise, the 45-year-old manager revealed that he has also resigned from his post at UEFA, where he held the post of vice-president of the European confederation.
“Today (Sunday 10th) at 21:30 (Spanish time) I informed the acting President Pedro Rocha of my resignation as President of the RFEF. I have also shared that I have done the same with my position in “UEFA so that my position as Vice President can be replaced,” begins the statement he shared.
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“Following FIFA’s quick ban and the rest of the proceedings against me, it’s obvious he can’t return to my position,” Rubiales said. “Insisting on waiting and holding on will not bring anything positive, neither for the association nor for Spanish football. “Among other things, because there are forces that will prevent my return,” he added.
Statement by Luis Rubiales. Photo: Luis Rubiales