Spanish football federation calls for own UEFA suspension to save Luis Rubiales
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) could go nuclear in a desperate attempt to save president Luis Rubiales, who has been suspended by FIFA for 90 days in response to his vile behaviour during Spain's celebrations after the Women’s World Cup final. Rubiales kissed star attacker Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the victory over England, which the player has since confirmed was most definitely not consensual, despite the president’s claims. Rubiales had also grabbed his crotch during celebrations in the vicinity of Spain’s queen. Hermoso has commanded an army of support, including the protest resignation of the national team's entire backroom staff, having called out Rubiales for his claims about the kiss that she said were "categorically false and part of the manipulative culture that he himself has generated". Even unpopular head coach Jorge Vilda, who sat in the audience applauding Rubiales after the 46-year-old vowed to fight what he labelled persecution by ...