Several members of the Spanish football federation resign.

A series of officials from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) resigned after Mr. Rubiales' controversial speech at the extraordinary general meeting on the afternoon of August 25.

According to information from Marca, Mr. José Angel Pelaez (president of the Cantabrian Football Federation), Mr. Kepa Arrieta (president of the Alavesa Football Federation), Mr. Javier Landeta (president of the Basque Football Federation) simultaneously requested to withdraw from the board of directors of the Spanish Football Federation.

Basque Football Federation President Javier Landeta withdraws from Spanish Football Federation board of directors.

Earlier, the President of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales announced that he would not resign despite being criticized for kissing player Jenni Hermoso. He said: " I was wrong but was my departure really necessary after the mark of my management on Spanish football? I will not resign ."

After this speech, La Liga president Javier Tebas wrote a critical article about Luis Rubiales. " He is a liar and hides his hypocrisy to escape the scandal. But the truth does not change ," Mr. Tebas commented.

A series of famous Spanish players such as Iker Casillas, De Gea, Sergi Roberto all expressed their disappointment and affirmed their support for female players. The 2022 Women's Golden Ball, Spanish player - Alexia Putellas said: " This is unacceptable. Keep it up my teammate, Jenni Hermoso ".

Clubs Barcelona, Espanyol, Sevilla posted notices protesting Mr. Rubiales.

The Nou Camp team wrote: " Barcelona considers the actions of the RFEF president to be incorrect. Mr. Rubiales himself has recognized the mistake and apologized. Faced with this absurd reality, Barcelona is committed to continuing to support women's sport, gender equality and ensuring the safety of women, as well as denouncing this violation of our principles ."

Mr. Felix Bolanos - Chief of Staff of the Spanish Prime Minister wrote on his personal page: " Spanish society does not want gender discrimination. Spain must be a place to celebrate the victory of the players at the World Cup, not this shame. Feminism makes us better. We will act ."

The Madrid Prosecutor's Office has filed a complaint against Rubiales with the National Court, on charges of "sexual assault".

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