The Spanish government this Tuesday guaranteed the defense of the image of Spanish football, in the context of the ‘Rubiales case’, revealing that it had contacted FIFA over its candidacy to win the 2030 World Cup alongside Portugal and Morocco. to organize.
“We are defending the image of the sport and in particular of Spanish football at the international level. We will be absolutely combative. We have already established the relevant contacts with FIFA as we await a candidacy for the celebration in Spain. together with Portugal, of the 2030 World Cup. We will not let go”said Culture and Sports Minister Miquel Iceta at a press conference in Madrid.
Miquel Iceta, at the end of the meeting of the Council of Ministers of Spain, answered questions from journalists about the controversy surrounding the president of the football federation Luis Rubiales, who has been suspended by FIFA for 90 days for kissing the lips of a player from Spain. the Spanish national team.
The minister reiterated his condemnation of Rubiales, both for kissing Jenni Hermoso and for the behavior of the president of the federation in the stands of the stadium in Sydney, Australia, on August 20, during the final of the Women’s World Cup, which was hosted by Spain was held. won.
Miquel Iceta also said that the Spanish government has so far taken all initiatives that the law allows to remove Luis Rubiales from the federation, including a complaint to the Administrative Sports Court (TAD).
The Commission of Presidents of the Football Federations of the Autonomous Communities of Spain demanded on Monday that Luis Rubiales resign “immediately” as president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), condemning the “unacceptable behavior that has seriously damaged the image of the Spanish Football Federation ”. football”.
The presidents of the regional federations also demanded “a profound organic restructuring of the strategic positions of the RFEF” and committed to “an equality policy for the development of women’s football”.
Following the events in Sydney, Rubiales was subject to numerous criticisms, with player Jenni Hermoso stating that she had not consented to the kiss, contrary to what the federation president guarantees.
Rubilaes said on Friday he would not be leaving the post, sparking a new spike in contention and extreme positions, with the squad’s players announcing they are unavailable to return to represent Spain, while the current leaders of the RFEF stay in position. the positions.
On Saturday, FIFA announced Rubiales’ suspension for 90 days, and 11 members of coach Jorge Vila’s technical team resigned. For his part, the technician condemned the “inappropriate behavior” of the RFEF chairman.
Source: DN
