Luis Rubiales has vowed to stay on as head of Spain’s football federation 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 Spain’s football federation, 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 emphatically.
‘Social assassination’: defiant Rubiales refuses to resign after kissing Spanish player
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