Spain’s mens nationwide group has denounced the “unacceptable behaviour” of the nation’s suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales over his notorious World Cup kiss.
Rubiales, 46, has defied expectations and refused to resign as president of the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) after forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain’s victory within the Women’s World Cup.
Atletico Madrid’s Alvaro Morata learn out an announcement on behalf of the complete group congratulating their feminine counterparts on “a historic” achievement.
He stated the boys’s group “expressed their solidarity with the women players and deplored that their success had been tarnished” by Rubiales on the August 20 prize giving ceremony in Sydney.
Morata added: “We want to denounce the unacceptable behaviour of Mr Rubiales who has not lived up to the institution he represents.
“We are firmly on the side of the values enshrined in sport. “Spanish football should be the source of respect, inspiration, inclusivity and diversity, and should lead by example in its behaviour both on and off the pitch.” Hermoso has joined a mass strike of ladies gamers, saying she didn’t consent to the kiss.
Women gamers’ union Futpro, Hermoso and 80 different gamers have stated they’d not settle for a world call-up “if the current leadership continues” on the RFEF.
Rubiales has stood agency in refusing to face down from his put up “because of a little consensual kiss”, upsetting widespread indignation.
World soccer’s governing physique FIFA has suspended him for 90 days and launched a disciplinary inquiry into his behaviour.
Rubiales can also be the topic of an investigation by Spain’s sports activities courtroom.
Source: www.news.com.au
