Juan Rubiales did not hold back on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spanish FA</a> president <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-rubiales" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luis Rubiale</a>s, who is at the center of a major controversy involving <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jenni-hermoso" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jenni Hermoso</a> and others on the Spanish Women ‘s Soccer team. The current Spanish FA president is refusing to resign from his position after many players, coaches, and former Spanish players both women and men have called for his resignation.



Luis Rubiales was universally criticized for forcing a kiss from Hermoso during the Women’s World Cup trophy ceremony, only to have videos appear of a misogynistic pre match speech in the Spanish team’s locker room and according to eyewitnesses grabbing his crotch during the World Cup final.


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Now his uncle and former Chief of Staff Juan Rubiales isn’t taking it and has stated that “The Rubiales family is on the side of Jenni Hermoso” and stating that the Spanish FA president spent his days drinking and partying while on “work meetings”.



<h2>Luis Rubiales’ uncle slams the Spanish FA president</h2>



In speaking to El Confidencial on Wednesday, Juan Rubiales stated, “[Luis Rubiales] is a proud, arrogant person and his great enemy is himself. … He doesn’t have the slightest dignity to get out of this trance in an honorable way. And what he has done is to embarrass this situation more and more every day. He is a person with a tendency to cowardice. He is a cowardly man.”



Juan Rubiales joined his nephew when he became president of the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) in 2018. Later Juan Rubiales left the FA over “irregularities” with the RFEF’s Super Cup negotiations with Saudi Arabia.



Jenni Hermoso has stated on several occasions that she did not consent to the kiss with the disgraced Spanish FA president. Meanwhile Rubiales’ mother, Ángeles Béjar (the sister-in-law of Juan Rubiales), had locked herself in a Spanish church and going on a hunger strike in the defense of her son. Three days into the strike she had to be admitted to a hospital.



Juan Rubiales has even gone as far as stating that Luis Rubiales had even gone to parties that were passed off as work meetings with girls boarding on 18 years of age, “There were no work meetings. One would go to the beach with I don’t know who, another, “I’m going to town, I’m going to eat with I don’t know how many”, “see you this afternoon”, “hey, we have to buy (alcohol) for drinks tonight “, I do not know what. And one day, he announces to us that in the afternoon there is going to be a party and girls are going to arrive. That his friend Nene (a former soccer player)… “Hey, guys, there’s going to be a party this afternoon, Nene called me, that she’s going to throw a party for us here and that some girls are coming and what’s up?” .


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“When I saw the girls, who were 18, 19, 20-year-old girls, I locked myself in the room. Several people from the Federation came in and said to me: “What’s wrong with you, Juan?” “That I do not want to participate in this.” He (Rubiales) even came in and said to me: “Uncle, what’s wrong with you?” “This seems crazy to me. That we are losing our minds, that you are here with 18-year-old girls who could be your daughters.”

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Uncle of Luis Rubiales calls him 'a cowardly man' - Bolavip US

Uncle of Luis Rubiales calls him 'a cowardly man'

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A week ago, the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/soccer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">soccer</a>&nbsp;world was expecting&nbsp;Luis Rubiales&nbsp;to confirm his resignation as president of the&nbsp;Spanish Football Federation. Media outlets and journalists reported that sources within the organization had received news that Rubiales would step down following the controversial kiss he gave to&nbsp;Jenni Hermoso&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/womens-world-cup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Women’s World Cup</a>&nbsp;final.



However,&nbsp;Luis Rubiales&nbsp;shocked everyone with a defiant press conference in which he justified his actions and delivered the phrase that made headlines:&nbsp;“I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign.”&nbsp;He repeated it three times, and somewhat shockingly, some people applauded him at the event.


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Luis Rubiales’ words sparked outrage in&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spain</a>&nbsp;to the extent that several female and male players are considering leaving the national team as a demonstration of support for&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jenni-hermoso">Jenni Hermoso</a>. Today, during the 2022-2023 UEFA awards ceremony in Monaco, Aitana Bonmati had enough of the situation.



<h2>Aitana Bonmati fed up with Luis Rubiales after Jenni Hermoso’s kiss</h2>



Aitana Bonmati, one of the best players of Spain’s national team at the 2023 World Cup, exploded against Luis Rubiales when she received the Women’s Player of the Year award from UEFA. The shocking episode was seen worldwide during the ceremony. 







“We have just won the World Cup, but not much is said about it because of things that shouldn’t have happened. As a society, we should not allow abuse of power and disrespect in a working relationship. I support Jenni and as women we will fight our best to prevent this from happening again.”



As a consequence of Luis Rubiales’ controversial statement, the government in&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;has already initiated a legal process and FIFA suspended him three months launching an investigation. Despite this, the executive showed a challenging attitude in front of the media. 



“Is it so serious that I should leave, having overseen the best management in the history of Spanish football? Do you all think I should resign? Well, I’ll tell you something. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign. And let me tell you more, I have faced a lot of pressure.”


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Furthermore, in the moment which outraged the world,&nbsp;Luis Rubiales&nbsp;explained what happened with the controversial kiss to&nbsp;Jenni Hermoso.&nbsp;“I want to apologize unreservedly. She was the one who lifted me up and brought me close to her body. And I said to her, ‘a little peck?’ and she said to me, ‘okay’.”

UEFA Player of the Year winner Aitana Bonmati accuses Luis Rubiales of abuse of power

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The situation for<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/womensoccer/fifa-approves-of-disciplinary-proceedings-into-spanish-fa-president-rubiales-20230824-BUS-51777.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Luis Rubiales</a> has gone from bad to worse, reports from EFE Noticias indicates that his mother Angeles Bejar, has locked herself inside a church in Motril, Spain and has gone into a hunger striker that will last ‘indefinite, day and night’ for which she believes is persecution against her son.



Rubiales has come under worldwide scrutiny over grabbing his crotch, making uncomfortable locker room speeches, and forcefully kissing a member of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/81-spain-players-ask-for-luis-rubiales-resignation-as-jenni-hermoso-denies-consenting-to-his-kiss-20230825-BUS-52467.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spanish Women’s National</a> team that won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/womens-world-cup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FIFA Women’s World Cup</a>.


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Jenni Hermoso has gone on record stating that the kiss that got worldwide attention during the trophy ceremony between herself and Rubiales was not consensual. After protest from players in LaLiga and other women’s soccer players around the world, Rubiales doubled down on his antics by refusing to resign from his position as Spanish FA president.



<h2>Luis Rubiales’ mother makes statement</h2>



Bejar spoke to EFE that the “inhuman and bloody hunt that they are doing with my son is something he does not deserve”. Rubiales’ cousin Vanessa Ruiz stated: “We are suffering a lot for him. He has been judged before his time. They (media) don’t stop harassing us. We had to leave our house. We want them to leave us alone and for Jenni to tell the truth. It’s not fair.”



At the moment, Rubiales is suspended from all activities by FIFA, the soccer governing body also indicated to the Spanish federation it’s officials and employees not to contact Hermoso, who had legal action threatened against her by the FA.



<h2>Spanish players and coaches will not represent Spain until Rubiales is removed</h2>



As many as 81 Spanish players – including all 23 players who went to the Women’s World Cup – stated that they will not play for Spain’s women’s team until Rubiales is removed from his position.


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The coach of the team Jorge Vilda has publicly criticized Rubiales while his entire coaching staff has resigned as a form of protest against the federation president.

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The entire world is in disbelief over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-rubiales" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luis Rubiales</a>‘ actions involving <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jenni-hermoso" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jennifer Hermoso</a>. In response, numerous prominent figures in the soccer community have publicly addressed this issue. Most notably, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joan-laporta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joan Laporta</a>, the president of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FC Barcelona</a>, has called for the immediate resignation of the RSFF representative.



The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup ended with Spain’s victory over England to secure the title. Everything was joyous among the La Roja squad, but then a shocking moment occurred during the awarding of medals.


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Luis Rubiales, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, unexpectedly kissed midfielder Jennifer Hermoso after congratulating her. This has brought a lot of attention to Spanish football, and everyone is asking for a punishment against him.



<h2>Joan Laporta addresses Luis Rubiales’ actions with Jennifer Hermoso</h2>



Spain’s victory in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was overshadowed by an off-the-field situation. Luis Rubiales unexpectedly kissed Jennifer Hermoso during the awarding of medals, which surprised everybody.



During a press conference, Rubiales said that Hermoso agreed to the kiss. However, the player denied his statement, asking for an immediate resignation of the president from his charge. He refused to leave the RSFF, raising more controversy around the matter.



Several figures in the soccer community stepped up to defend Hermoso. Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, slammed Rubiales over his actions. He also asked for his immediate resignation.



“I reiterate that Rubiales’ behavior has been unacceptable, improper and shameful,” Laporta said on Sunday. “We give unconditional support to the players. Jenni we are with you.



“We thought that Rubiales was going to resign [on Friday], that he had no other choice. As FC Barcelona we fully respect FIFA’s decision to provisionally disable him. Let it be clear that in an energetic, forceful way [that in] any case of sexist violence, abuse and harassment, we give support to the victims.”


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Nevertheless, FIFA has now intervened in this issue. On Saturday, soccer’s world governing body decided to provisionally disable Rubiales from ‘all football-related activities,’ but it is expected that he defends himself and responds to it soon.

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FC Barcelona's Joan Laporta slams Luis Rubiales, wants his resignation

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> manager Xavi Hernandez took a firm stance during his press conference, using the platform to voice his support for Jenni Hermoso and criticize the actions of Luis Rubiales, the head of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF).



Rubiales’ behavior has ignited a scandal following the Women’s World Cup, prompting FIFA to provisionally suspend him for 90 days after he kissed Hermoso during the trophy presentation that saw the women’s national team of Spain receive the precious awards.


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Rubiales had been under immense pressure to resign, especially after Hermoso described the kiss as non-consensual. In addition, he was seen making inappropriate gestures during celebrations following Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final win against England.



<h2>Xavi’s Message of Support for Hermoso</h2>



The anticipated resignation of Rubiales at an extraordinary general did not materialize. Instead, he shocked observers by refusing to step down. Rubiales maintained that the kiss with Hermoso was consensual and likened it to a gesture he might give to his daughters.



However, the number of people criticizing him continues to add up, as Barcelona’s coach Xavi opened his press conference with a clear message. “Firstly, I want to offer unconditional support to Jenni and all the players in the women’s game.”



Xavi then aimed directly at Rubiales with strong words: “Secondly, I condemn the behavior of the RFEF president, which was totally unacceptable. Lastly, it’s regrettable that aren’t talking about the historic achievement of winning the World Cup.”



<h2>How Did the Players Reacted to Rubiales’ Actions?</h2>



A coalition of 81 Spanish women’s football players released a statement announcing their boycott of national team duties.

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This Friday, the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/soccer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">soccer</a>&nbsp;world was expecting&nbsp;Luis Rubiales&nbsp;to confirm his resignation as president of the&nbsp;Spanish Football Federation. It all seemed inevitable after the controversial kiss he gave to&nbsp;Jenni Hermoso&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/womens-world-cup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Women’s World Cup</a>&nbsp;final.



However,&nbsp;Luis Rubiales&nbsp;took another direction justifying his actions, blaming Hermoso for the incident and guaranteeing he’ll fight until the end. “I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign.”&nbsp;He repeated it three times, and somewhat shockingly, some people applauded him at the event.


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Luis Rubiales’ justification has sparked outrage in&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spain</a>&nbsp;to the extent that several female and male players are considering leaving the national team as a demonstration of support for&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jenni-hermoso">Jenni Hermoso</a>. Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa">FIFA</a> is ready to take some measures.



<h2>FIFA suspends Luis Rubiales after kiss to Jenni Hermoso</h2>



This Saturday, in a historic announcement, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee reported that it has provisionally suspended Luis Rubiales as president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation. 







The decision comes immediately after his controversial statements and actions regarding the kiss he gave to Jenni Hermoso during the award ceremony of the Women’s World Cup in Australia. 



In fact, as a consequence of Luis Rubiales’ stand, the government in&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;had already initiated a process to suspend him from his position. Despite this, the executive showed a challenging attitude in front of the media.



“Is it so serious that I should leave, having overseen the best management in the history of Spanish football? Do you all think I should resign? Well, I’ll tell you something. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign. And let me tell you more, I have faced a lot of pressure.”



According to the information published by FIFA, Rubiales could have violated Articles 13.1 and 13.2 of the organization’s Disciplinary Code. FIFA reiterated its absolute commitment to respecting the integrity of all individuals and therefore condemns any behavior contrary to that ideal.



“Article 13.1: Associations and clubs, as well as their players, officials, and any other member acting on their behalf, must respect the Laws of the Game, as well as FIFA’s statutes and behave based on the principles of fair play, loyalty, and integrity.”



“Article 13.2: For instance, anyone who acts in any of the following ways can be punished: a) Violating the rules of basic conduct. b) Insulting a person through gestures, signs, or obscene language. c) Using a sporting event for demonstrations of a different nature. d) Behaving in a way that affects the reputation of football and FIFA. e) Actively altering the age of players on their identity cards.”


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During the investigation and disciplinary procedure, Luis Rubiales will be suspended from his duties for at least 90 days and FIFA has warned him that he cannot contact Jenni Hermoso under any circumstances. The most probable outcome: permanent suspension from any soccer activities.

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Luis Rubiales gets big suspension from FIFA after outrageous kiss to Jenni Hermoso - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain">Spanish women’s national team</a> made history on Sunday by becoming world champions for the first time. However, that historic feat was overshadowed by the controversial behavior of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-rubiales">Luis Rubiales</a> with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jenni-hermoso">Jenni Hermoso</a> during the ceremony.



The RFEF (Spanish FA) president has been under heavy fire for kissing the player on the lips. Rubiales, however, has refused to resign despite the critics, claiming the kiss was consensual.



Hermoso has recently spoken out, denying Rubiales’ side of the story. The 33-year-old received strong support from her colleagues, with 81 players signing a statement asking for serious changes at the Spanish FA’s brass, otherwise they won’t return to the national team.



<h2>Jenni Hermoso denies consenting to Luis Rubiales’ kiss</h2>



“I want to clarify that, as seen in the images, at no time did I consent to the kiss he gave me and, of course, in no case did I try to lift the president,” Hermoso said. “I do not tolerate my word being doubted, much less making up words I have not said.”



On top of that, players from the Spanish national team released a statement via FutPro condemning Rubiales’ actions and asking for his resignation, saying they won’t play for Spain if he stays in office. Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is among the players who signed the letter.



“From our union we want to emphasize that no woman should feel the need to respond to the forceful images that the whole world has seen and of course, they should not be involved in non-consensual attitudes,” the statement reads. “The players of the Spanish Soccer Team, current world champions, expect forceful answers from the public powers so that actions such as those contained do not go unpunished.



“We want to end this statement, asking for real changes, both sporting and structural, that help the National Team to continue growing, in order to transfer this great success to later generations. It fills us with sadness that such an unacceptable event is managing to tarnish the greatest sporting success of Spanish women’s football.”



<h2>What did Luis Rubiales say?</h2>



“It was a spontaneous kiss … It was spontaneous, mutual, euphoric and with consent, which is the key,” Rubiales said Friday. “This is the key to all of the criticism, of all of the campaign which has been mounted in this country: that it was without consent. No. It was with consent.



“… She’s the one who picked me up in her arms and she pulled me into her body. We hugged and I told her, ‘Forget about the penalty. You were fantastic, we wouldn’t have won this World Cup without you.’ She replied to me, ‘You are awesome.’ And I said, ‘A small peck?’ And she said, ‘OK.’”



Rubiales also dubbed calls for his resignation as a “witch hunt”, after many personalities in world soccer showed support for Hermoso.



“Another thing is what someone has to say publicly, but do you think it merits this hunt? So that they ask for my resignation? Is it so serious so that I have to leave having done the best leadership in the history of Spanish football? 



“Do you think I have to resign? Well, I’m going to tell you something: I’m not going to resign! I’m not going to resign! I won’t resign! I’m not going to resign! I’m not going to resign!”.


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The Spanish government, however, has started actions to get Rubiales removed, which is what 81 players have asked for in order to return to the national team.

81 Spain players ask for Luis Rubiales' resignation as Jenni Hermoso denies consenting to his kiss

81 Spain players ask for Luis Rubiales' resignation as Jenni Hermoso denies consenting to his kiss - Bolavip US

This Friday, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/soccer">soccer</a> world was expecting Luis Rubiales to confirm his resignation as president of the Spanish Football Federation. Yesterday, dozens of media outlets and journalists reported that sources within the organization had received news that Rubiales would step down following the controversial kiss he gave to Jenni Hermoso in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/womens-world-cup">Women’s World Cup</a> final.



However, Luis Rubiales has surprised everyone with a defiant press conference in which he justified his actions and delivered the phrase that’s making headlines: “I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign.” He repeated it three times, and somewhat shockingly, some people applauded him at the event.


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Luis Rubiales’ justification has sparked outrage in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain">Spain</a> to the extent that several female and male players are considering leaving the national team as a demonstration of support for Jenni Hermoso. One of those is Ballon d’Or winner <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alexia-putellas">Alexia Putellas</a>.



<h2>Alexia Putellas fed up with Luis Rubiales after Jenni Hermoso’s kiss</h2>



As a consequence of Luis Rubiales’ controversial statement, the government in Spain has already initiated a process to suspend him from his position. Despite this, the executive showed a challenging attitude in front of the media. 







“Is it so serious that I should leave, having overseen the best management in the history of Spanish football? Do you all think I should resign? Well, I’ll tell you something. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign. I’m not going to resign. And let me tell you more, I have faced a lot of pressure.”



Furthermore, in the moment which outraged the world, Luis Rubiales explained what happened with the controversial kiss to Jenni Hermoso. “I want to apologize unreservedly. She was the one who lifted me up and brought me close to her body. And I said to her, ‘a little peck?’ and she said to me, ‘okay’.”


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After this, Alexia Putellas, one of the best players in Spain’s national team history, went to social media and exploded against Rubiales. “It’s unacceptable. It’s over. We are with you, teammate.” Now, the big question is if the star of Barcelona would join those who’ll leave the squad to protest.

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