Avast ye! Spanish FA cap'n be holdin' fast, refusing t' walk th' plank after smoochin' scandal, blastin' 'nay t' bogus feminism!'
2023-08-25
Arr! The scurvy dog Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish soccer federation, be denyin' any notion o' resignin' on a fine Friday. 'Twas all on account o' him plantin' a smooch upon the fair lips o' national team forward Jenni Hermoso durin' the awards ceremony.
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, faced backlash after kissing Spanish national team forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony after the Women's World Cup Finals in Australia. Despite calls for his resignation, Rubiales refused to step down and defended himself in front of the federation's emergency general assembly. He criticized his critics, accusing them of false feminism and claiming that they were trying to assassinate his character. Rubiales repeatedly stated that he would not resign and vowed to fight until the end. The incident caused outrage on social media, with many condemning Rubiales' actions. Initially, Rubiales called the critics "idiots" but eventually apologized for his actions. He described the kiss as consensual and compared it to kissing his own daughter. Hermoso initially stated that she did not like the kiss but later downplayed the incident, calling it a natural gesture of affection and gratitude. Her players' union declared that it would work to ensure that the kiss did not go unpunished. FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Rubiales, and the global union for professional football players called for immediate disciplinary action. Despite the controversy, Rubiales remained adamant that he would not resign and hoped that the law would be followed in evaluating his actions.