Will Luis Rubiales resign? What became known after the scandal about his kiss to Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup celebration | Sports New Spain

Sunday, August 20, 2023, a day to remember forever, the Spanish national team defeated England 1-0, thanks to Olga Carmona’s goal, in the final of Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 and lifts the World Cup for the first time.

Joy is absolute, yet there is room for embarrassment. At the award ceremony, Luis Rubiales, president of the Royal Football Association, kisses Jenny Hermozo on the lips. The gesture grabs attention, interrupts the moment of pervasiveness, and days later puts the boss in check. And as if that was not enough, Additionally, images of the sports leader taking his genitals in the stands are going viral. Will he resign?

Will Luis Rubiales resign? What is known about his future?

“I was definitely wrong, I must admit. Without any bad faith what happened happened. If there are people who have been hurt, I must apologize.“, was the attempt of Luis Rubiales to explain in a video released by the Royal Spanish Football Federation and in which Jenny Hermozo would have been invited to participate. According to various media, the footballer refused, although the only answer came from her own mouth. from Madrid was “I did not like it”, in full celebration in the locker room with her teammates.

The place iusportsports law expert, lists what Rubiales will be exposed to for his behavior in Sydney after the match.

Rubiales could be banned from 2 to 15 years for his misconduct https://t.co/DRk6tZcYQO pic.twitter.com/t5FTrL5w4Y

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According to the information, the Spanish government will consider sending a letter to the Sports Administrative Court (TAD) to reveal the situation and should this happen, the Supreme Sports Council will have to convene its board to order the temporary suspension Rubiales.

What would condemn the RFEF President would be the touching of private parts in the box, the excessive hugs of the footballers at the award ceremony and the kiss on the mouth of Jenni Hermoso. According iusport They could be classified, even without a complaint by those affected, as “notorious and public acts violating sporting dignity or decency” and “abuse of power”, both classified as very serious offenses Article 104 of the new sports law: “i) Notorious and public acts that offend sports dignity or prestige. j) Abuses of power”.. Moreover Article 108 provides among the possible sanctions: exclusion from 2 to 15 years.

On Friday, August 25, the president must give explanations before an Extraordinary Assembly. Depending on what happens there, the case could be brought to TAD, an organization that has the power to disqualify him and remove him from office.

Tamara Ramos is suing Rubiales

Tamara Ramosgeneral manager of the Futbolistas ON association, in an interview with “El Programa del Verano”, denounced Luis Rubiales for inappropriate behavior: “I have been humiliated, it was barbaric. It doesn’t surprise me at all because I’ve known him for many years and I’ve hurt him, what has surprised me is that he’s doing it publicly.” began.

He added that he received comments such as “Come, go, you came to put your knees” either “What color underwear are you wearing today?”.

What happened to Luis Rubiales: the kiss to Jenny Hermozo and the scandal at the World Cup

Spain is already the new world champion. The different leaders present in Australia appear on the stage set up in the middle of the pitch to reward all the protagonists of the final. The refereeing body passes, England passes and it’s time for the Spanish National Team. Luis Rubiales takes Jenni Hermoso and kisses her on the mouth.

even later Marisol Fuentes, Jenni Hermoso’s mothertried to take the controversy out of Luis Rubiales’ gesture, though it seemed minimal.

Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s acting prime minister, did not shy away from the issue. “In our country there is still a long way to go for equality and respect. What we saw was an unacceptable gesture, I also believe that apologies are not enough, even I believe they are not enough“.

As if the kiss wasn’t enough, moments later pictures of Luis Rubiales’ behavior went viral right after the game. Excited, the RFEF president gestures, grabbing his genitals and pointing to different parties.