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Emmanuel Adjei<\/strong>
\nStaff Writer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Royal Spanish Football Federation president, Luis Rubiales, has finally resigned amid weeks of pressure over his unwarranted kiss with Women\u2019s World Cup star Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales has also stepped down from his role as vice president of Union of European Football Association (UEFA), the governing body of European soccer. He made his official decision on September 10 and informed the public in a letter via X, formerly known as Twitter. The scandal has led to accusations of his abuse of power, macho behavior, and even the continuance of sexism in soccer, according to the <\/span>New York Times<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), world soccer\u2019s governing body, has suspended Rubiales for 90 days. In addition, Hermoso has filed a criminal complaint of sexual assault and coercion against him, contributing to his recent decision, <\/span>Reuters<\/span><\/a> reports. The complaint is now part of an investigation carried out by Spain\u2019s High Court prosecutor to determine Rubiales\u2019 guilt in the incident and whether a trial should take place, according to <\/span>NPR<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During the infancy of the scandal, Rubiales had initially rejected calls for his resignation, even insisting that the kiss was \u201cmutual,\u201d <\/span>CNN<\/span><\/a> reports. He received these calls from politicians, governing bodies in soccer, and even the players, who vowed not to play for the Spanish national team unless he was no longer his role. On the other hand, Hermoso deliberately denied Rubiale\u2019s claims and said, \u201cI felt vulnerable and a victim of an impulse-driven, sexist, out of place act without any consent on my part,\u201d according to CNN.<\/span><\/p>\n

As pressure intensified upon Rubiales from government officials and other prominent figures, in addition to a criminal complaint against him, he chose to step down while considering the impact this scandal had on those related to him, <\/span>NBC<\/span><\/a> reports. He addressed the rationale behind his decision in an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan, where he explained that after consulting with his family over the severity of the, he decided that remaining in the position would<\/span> only make matters worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Guardian<\/span><\/a> reports that Rubiales\u2019 interview with Morgan has been criticized due to certain statements made throughout the interview. Famous journalist Piers Morgan has also been on the side of controversy during his time in the profession, and Rubiales\u2019 engagement with him has not been taken lightly.\u00a0 Spanish media has capitalized on the recent interview, stating an issue with Rubiales conducting the interview in English instead of Spanish, the language of his people, and being interviewed by Morgan, who is not well known in Spain.\u00a0 He also used the interview as an opportunity to solidify his position, saying he would not apologize to Hermoso.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Guardian<\/span><\/a> reports that another reason behind Rubiales\u2019 resignation is the potential risk the scandal has on Spain\u2019s 2030 World Cup bid. The controversy has already tainted the current image of Spanish football and culture, giving rise to an outbreak of dissatisfaction with macho behavior and sexism. In fact, <\/span>Bloomberg<\/span><\/a> reports that since the incident, a universal movement has come to fruition supporting Hermoso and the Spanish women\u2019s national team. The move has transpired across social media, using the phrase \u201cSe acab\u00f3,\u201d which means \u201cit\u2019s over\u201d in Spanish; a reference to Rubiales and the widespread issue of sexual harassment worldwide, according to Bloomberg.<\/span><\/p>\n

As this movement grows within Spain, the question is whether issues of macho behavior, sexual harassment, and sexism will be expunged from society. The success of Spain\u2019s women\u2019s national team in winning their first ever World Cup victory has been clouded by this scandal, but some see the turn of events as a victory for feminism and the stance against gender inequality. On September 15, Rubiales testified in a closed court session in Madrid, claiming that the kiss was consensual despite Hermoso\u2019s denials, according to <\/span>The Guardian<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

CNN reports that the Spanish Court where Rubiales testified has imposed a restraining order on him, which prevents him from speaking with and reaching within 200 meters (650 feet) of Hermoso. As this case continues, as well as the growing movement in Spain against sexism, the goal of justice that many in soccer, Spain, and the world are seek is fast approaching.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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