 president Luis Rubiales, condemning the "sexist and patriarchal organisation". Rubiales and the RFEF have been entrenched in spiralling controversy since the RFEF chief kissed Hermoso on the lips during Spain's Women's World Cup trophy presentation on Sunday. In the aftermath Hermoso had said she "did not enjoy it" and later called for the president's actions to 'not go unpunished '. Notable footballers, clubs and high-profile Spanish politicians, including the acting Spanish prime minister, similarly denounced Rubiales' behaviour and demanded action be taken. Rubiales was expected to resign at an extraordinary general assembly called by the RFEF on Friday but the 46-year-old -- who had also been spotted grabbing his crotch in celebration of the La Roja's 1-0 victory over England -- instead claimed he was the victim of a "social assassination" and "faux feminism" in a sensational refusal to resign from his post. The shamed RFEF boss also offered controversial women's national head coach Jorge Vilda a new four-year contract, despite ongoing allegations and protests over his employment from the national team players. In total, 81 women's footballers, including Hermoso and her World Cup-winning teammates, subsequently signed a joint statement refusing to play for the national team again until Rubiales was sacked. Show your support for The Lionesses as they bid to win the World Cup with this Nike away strip. The eye-catching away shirt really stands out with a retro pattern that brings to mind many iconic moments from England's history on the football pitch. £79.95 The statement has been widely supported, and the Lionesses have since joined in backi){kind=link}
Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales was expected to resign from his post five days after he kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the nation’s World Cup celebrations
The England women’s national team have publicly declared their support of Jenni Hermoso amid the ongoing scandal concerning shamed Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales, condemning the “sexist and patriarchal organisation”.
Rubiales and the RFEF have been entrenched in spiralling controversy since the RFEF chief kissed Hermoso on the lips during Spain’s Women’s World Cup trophy presentation on Sunday.
In the aftermath Hermoso had said she “did not enjoy it” and later called for the president’s actions to ânot go unpunished ‘.
Notable footballers, clubs and high-profile Spanish politicians, including the acting Spanish prime minister, similarly denounced Rubiales’ behaviour and demanded action be taken.