Spanish FA chief vows to stay and says critics ‘trying to kill me’46-year-old faced fierce criticism for kissing Jennifer Hermoso
Luis Rubiales hit out at “false feminism” and a “social assassination” of his character as he vowed to stay on as head of Spain’s football federation (RFEF) amid fierce criticism and a Fifa investigation for kissing Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the Women’s World Cup final trophy presentation.
In a passionate speech at an extraordinary general assembly of the RFEF, the 46-year-old reiterated that he would not be forced out of his role by what he felt was a witch hunt. “I will not resign,” he repeated five times to widespread applause. “I will fight this to the end.”
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