The Spanish FA president has been facing a lot of backlash around the globe. The incident at the World Cup final sparked outrage within Spain and across the globe. Besides many notable sportspersons, Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian has also expressed his concern about the incident. And now, an ex-USMNT star has also joined in solidarity in the protest against Rubiales.

Since the presentation ceremony following Spain’s maiden triumph at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and witnessing the RFEF president’s misbehavior, officials have been demanding his resignation. The Spanish Women’s soccer team conveyed their concerns and stated that they would not play for the nation until the RFEF chief resigns. And they are not alone in this cause. Among many, USMNT legend Hercules Gomez also demands that the RFEF chief must be fired.

After Serena Williams’ husband, Herculez Gomez also demands Rubiales’ resignation

Spanish FA President, Luis Rubiales, on Friday, said that he’ll not be quitting as a President of RFEF amid the controversy surrounding him. Rubiales surprised the football world by refusing to resign from his position, which wasn’t the case, as reports were emerging that he would resign from the post today.

The Spaniard blamed the media and officials for his ‘social assassination,’ and claimed that the kiss was consensual. In an emergency meeting called upon by the RFEF chief on Friday, Rubiales said, “I will not resign, I will not resign, I will not resign.”Rubiales’ words were even applauded by the audience at the meeting.

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Amid this, USMNT legend, Herculez Gomez took to Twitter and stated his opinions regarding the incident. Gomez, who is also a host at ESPN, shared in his tweet the video of the RFEF president shouting “I’ll not resign.”

He also quoted, “I agree Rubiales shouldn’t resign. HE SHOULD BE FIRED! Get him out.”

Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian also expressed his concern regarding the kissing scandal and took to Instagram, sharing Jennifer Hermoso’s official comments regarding the incident, on his stories.

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Rubiales refused to resign and stated the incident a ‘social assassination’

The expectation on Rubiales was to step down following the demands of many government figures and ministers for his exit. But, the 45-year-old RFEF chief had other plans, when he took center stage at the Spanish FA’s headquarters.

Rubiales claimed that his kiss on Hermoso’s lips was with consent and he did it in the same manner and spirit as kissing his child. “It was a spontaneous kiss, mutual, euphoric, and consensual,” said the FA chief. Although, when speaking about the kiss with Jenni Hermoso, she said, “I didn’t like it, but what can I do?”

Rubiales also stated that he has been a victim of a ‘social murder’ and called the backlash ‘fake feminism’. He added that he’ll defend his ideals and position at RFEF. Rubiales’ comments came right after FIFA stated that they’ll open proceedings against the RFEF chief to evaluate his conduct.

Spain’s acting deputy PM Yolanda Diaz also insisted on taking urgent measures over the RFEF chief and that he should not continue in the office. And after authorities took over the steering wheel on the matter, FIFA fired Rubiales hours ago as well.

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