Public sentiment against suspended RFEF President Luis Rubiales continues to swell in Spain, as one of the main squares in central Madrid saw protests against his continued presence as part of the Federation.
Rubiales has been suspended for 90 days by FIFA, while the Ministry for Sport are also taking action to try and suspend Rubiales too. The RFEF regional heads met on Monday evening, and have formally asked for his resignation too.
On Friday there was a small protest at RFEF headquarters in Las Rozas, on the outskirts of Madrid demanding Rubiales’ resignation following his refusal to hand it in following Friday’s General Assembly.
On Monday, more protests were on the cards. Rubiales’ mother has barricaded herself in a church in his hometown of Motril, going on hunger strike until the ‘witchhunt’ of her son is ended. There was also a small protest supporting Rubiales, chanting ‘with you Luis Rubiales’.
This was dwarfed by a large protest in Callao, one of Madrid’s central squares, where several hundreds gathered to demand Rubiales’ resignation. They sported signs saying ‘With you Jenni’, and chanting ‘It’s not a peck, it’s assault’.
Large amounts of purple were on show in feminist support for Hermoso and her teammates, the same colour used on International Women’s Day. Protestors remarked that they were hoping to celebrate the success of the women’s team in the World Cup, but also to support them in their battle against sexism and for feminism.
The Spanish Government have reacted strongly against Rubiales’ behaviour since the World Cup celebrations, pursuing the avenues available to them to suspend him. The overwhelming majority of reaction has seen Rubiales condemned since his stunning declaration that he would not be resigning on Friday.
ceuabnor
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People of Spain,this Rubiales issue is a distraction,this is the time to closely watch what the politicians are up to,don’t get too caught up in this and loose your focus👊🏾
dezklnuz
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hahah this is political
wiwdlmoptu
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That's stupidness, jealousy the don't have a job, if they have a job doing? they would't be doing those rubbish protest for a kiss the woman enjoy ....a woman of 30yrs Plus.
Loacrstz
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What this man did is unacceptable. He should be sack period .
konbckmpty
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And then what ? once he he is sacked, then what? will the world suddenly become a happy place? I think they need to get over it now, the Man is not a war criminal. He is getting tried and has been found guilty in the court of public opinion, and I think nothing less than his head on a spike will do for everyone. I think I am more disgusted by this aftermath. than the ill-advised case that started all this crap. No man will ever get the benefit of the doubt again when it comes to an accusation from a female. You are guilty until you are proven guilty.
Kingzdiddy
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Sack the man .. period
Wimmopstuy
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Go and look for work and do, please
Rakbimrtyz
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Men we need to get that equal treatment too we need to report too if a lady kiss us without our idea 😜
Bowmpsuz
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can't you guys see the Agenda here???
SylvesterMarkAppau
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it just reminds me of the story in the Bible where Jesus Christ said"let he that has that never sinned before cast the first stone".
Has he admitted that what he did was wrong? The woman in the Bible knew she was a sinner
SylvesterMarkAppau
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Sometimes I don’t understand how human beings behaves. Where there’s no troubles, human beings bring trouble’s upon themselves. That’s how your downfall comes when you feel too much powerful
Mednah
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it just reminds me of the story in the Bible where Jesus Christ said"let he that has that never sinned before cast the first stone".