The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced that it is holding an extraordinary general meeting to discuss the case of the president of the forum, Luis Rubiales, who kissed the player Jennifer Hermoso on the mouth at the ceremony after the final of the Women’s World Cup. Cup, informs RMC Sport.

Jenny Hermoso and Luis RubialesPhoto: Noe Llamas/SPP / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

The extraordinary general meeting will be held on Friday at 12:00 local time.

The meeting was called in the mode of “emergency situation” and is directly related to the behavior of the president of the forum, who kissed the striker Jennifer Hermoso on the mouth during the award ceremony of the trophy of the Women’s World Cup in Sydney.

“Furthermore, in light of the recent events that took place during the Women’s World Cup awards ceremony won by Spain last Sunday in Sydney, we would like to inform you that the Federation’s internal integrity procedures are open, as well as other applicable protocols “, This was reported by the RFEF in a press release.

The ministers demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales

According to information published on Tuesday by AS, Luis Rubiales has no intention of resigning yet. However, there is pressure. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez publicly criticized the leader’s “unacceptable” gesture and his “inadequate” and “inappropriate” apology. Ministers went further, publicly demanding his resignation.

Yolanda Díaz, vice-president of the Spanish government and founder of the left-wing Sumar party, announced on Tuesday evening that she reports to the Supreme Council of Sports (CSD, which is part of Spain’s Ministry of Culture and Sports). for “serious crime” and “so that machismo does not go unpunished.”

The Spanish government, through the Ministry of Justice, can go further by appealing to the Sports Administrative Court (TAD). According to El Pais, these appeals could lead to the expulsion of Luis Rubiales.