Spain team release statement condemning Federation President Luis Rubiales
The men’s Spanish national team have released a statement condemning the behaviour of suspended RFEF President Luis Rubiales. La Roja’s captains called an impromptu press conference, where their players watched on as Alvaro Morata read a statement prepared by the players, backed by his fellow captains, Ceasr Azpilicueta, Rodri Hernandez and Marco Asensio.
Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Rubiales has been condemned widely across the game for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent. This has led to FIFA suspending him for 90 days, while the Ministry for Sport in Spain are moving to suspending him for up to two years from his duties. Pedro Rocha has been named interim president until elections can be called, likely next year.
Morata read the following, as quoted by Marca.
“First of all, we want to convey, once again, our pride and our most sincere congratulations to the Women’s National Team for the title of World Champions in Sydney. A historical milestone loaded with meaning that will mark a before and after in Spanish women’s football, inspiring many women with an invaluable victory. For this reason, we want to regret and express our solidarity with the players who have seen their success tarnished.”
“We want to reject what we consider to be unacceptable behaviour on the part of Mr. Rubiales, who has not been up to the standard of the institution he represents.”
La Selección emite un comunicado rechazando la actitud de Rubiales en la final del Mundial femenino:
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