RFEF president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post amid the fallout from his kiss on Jenni Hermoso following Spain's 2023 World Cup victory.
Rubiales confirmed his intention to resign after admitting he "cannot continue" his work amid mounting calls for him to step down following the incident after Spain's 1-0 final win over England on August 20., he said: "I love my daughters so much and they love me so, so much. I am very happy and very proud of them, they are very dear to me.
"About my resignation, yes I am going to do [that]. I am going to [resign] because I cannot continue my work."Pressed on the final moment that pushed him to make the decision, Rubiales replied: "My daughters, I spoke with them and they know it's not a question about me. They say to me, Luis you have to focus on your dignity and continue your life. If not probably you are going to damage people you love and the sport you love.
Rubiales has confirmed his resignation in a separate statement, performing a U-turn after initially refusing to step down last month and claiming that the kiss on Hermoso was "mutual" and "consensual".
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