{"id":287579,"date":"2023-09-05T07:39:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T07:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=287579"},"modified":"2023-09-05T07:39:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T07:39:20","slug":"spains-mens-team-condemns-fa-creep-luis-rubiales-for-unacceptable-behaviour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/spains-mens-team-condemns-fa-creep-luis-rubiales-for-unacceptable-behaviour\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain’s men’s team condemns FA creep Luis Rubiales for ‘unacceptable behaviour’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spain's men's team has expressed solidarity with the women's national side and called out the "unacceptable behaviour" of RFEF president Luis Rubiales.<\/p>\n

Rubiales – who has served as head of the Spanish FA since 2018 – is under mounting pressure to resign from his job in the wake of the 'kissgate' scandal following the Women's World Cup final. An investigation was opened after the 46-year-old kissed team talisman Jenni Hermoso on the lips without consent during the medal ceremony following their historic 1-0 win over England.<\/p>\n

That pressure continued to increase on Monday after the men's team made its stance on the matter official. And after all 22 members of the World Cup-winning women's squad showed support for Hermoso, Luis de la Fuente's side have added their considerable weight to the discussion.<\/p>\n

Captain Alvaro Morata read out a statement at a press conference: \u201cThe national team players want to emphasise several issues regarding recent events that have harmed the image of Spanish football. First and foremost we want to convey, once again, our pride and heartfelt congratulations to the women\u2019s national team for winning the World Cup in Sydney.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s a historic milestone filled with significance that will mark a before and after in Spanish women\u2019s football, inspiring countless women with an invaluable triumph. Therefore, we want to express our regret and solidarity with the players whose success has been tarnished.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to reject what we consider unacceptable behaviour on the part of Mr Rubiales, who has not lived up to the institution he represents. We firmly and unequivocally stand on the side of the values that this sport represents. Spanish football must be a driving force for respect, inspiration, inclusion, and diversity and must set an example with its behaviour both on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n

As well as being called out for his unsolicited kiss on Hermoso, Rubiales was also scrutinised for grabbing his crotch in the presence of Queen Letizia and her teenage daughter, Sofia.<\/p>\n

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Men's team manager Luis de la Fuente previously apologised for initially applauding Rubiales in the wake of the World Cup final. The former youth coach said he had listened to the considerable criticism he himself received via social media and agreed it was "entirely deserved".<\/p>\n

Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias was the first player to speak out in defence of the women's team and criticise Rubiales for his actions. The 30-year-old said he would not play for the national team again with the shamed official remained in office, while team-mate Hector Bellerin also spoke out in defence of the women's side.<\/p>\n

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Spain have met up ahead of this month's Euro 2024 qualifiers against Georgia and Cyprus. However, the climate in the country remains tense as it awaits a final verdict on Rubiales and his future leading the RFEF.<\/p>\n

\u201cStarting today, we face a crucial training camp for the future of Spanish football on our path to qualify for Euro 2024, with two matches against Georgia and Cyprus,\u201d the men's team's statement continued. \u201cWe would like to focus on sporting matters from now on, considering the importance of the challenges ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Rubiales' initial 'apology' for his actions insufficient, while other politicians have joined in the chorus criticising the FA supremo. <\/p>\n

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