Spanish government files its own complaint against Luis Rubiales

The Government of Spain filed a complaint against Luis Rubialespresident of Spanish Federationthrough the Higher Sports Council, which is linked to the responsible ministry in the country. The resignation of the RFEF leader was formally requested, after harassment against the national team player, Jenni Hermosoin a forced and non-consensual kiss.

“This government’s path to the presidency of the RFEF ended today. The government is starting today the procedures for Mr. Rubiales to have to give explanations to the Sports Administrative Court. He doesn’t live up to expectations. Nor what the players, government and Spanish society expected.”declared Victor Francosboard Chairman.

“We are in the mood for this to be the [movimento] ‘Me Too’ of Spanish football”. The incident involving Rubiales ended up in the Administrative Court of Sport (TAD). If the court accepts the complaint of the Superior Sports Council (CSD), the manager will be suspended from his position in the Royal Spanish Federation. The country’s government took the decision after the president of the RFEF did not relinquish his duties on his own.

“The Assembly [da RFEF], far from resolving the situation, far from calming the context in which he himself put us, only increased the controversy. The explanations were insufficient, as well as the other steps. Rubiales aggravated the situation. The government will not remain impassive.”added Franco. “The players didn’t deserve this week. When all this storm passes, they deserve to celebrate again, smile and be proud of what they did”.