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La Liga president Tebas calls Rubiales a ‘madman’
Amid a growing controversy, Luis Rubiales, the head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has been fiercely criticized by Javier Tebas, the president of La Liga, in a stunning statement.
Rubiales has come under intense scrutiny following an incident in which he was seen embracing and kissing Jennifer Hermoso after Spain’s victory in the 2023 World Cup final against England.
Numerous figures within the football community, including the English national team, have voiced their condemnation of Rubiales’ behavior.
The Spanish government has initiated an inquiry into Rubiales’ actions, and now La Liga’s president has launched a scathing attack on his counterpart at the RFEF.
In addition to the controversial incident, Rubiales was also observed making an offensive gesture from his seat during the match against England. Tebas contends that these actions have not only tarnished his own reputation but have also undermined the dignity of the entire nation. The use of strong language, such as calling Rubiales a “madman,” underscores the severity of the situation and the intense reaction it has elicited from various quarters.
Writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, he said: “It is unworthy to coerce the players of the National Team and focus on them or on their reaction. They are not guilty of the image of Spain given by Rubiales.
“No opportunism or political hypocrisy justifies that the image of Spain has been represented by a madman touching his genitals, forcing kisses, carrying players like a sack and touching (Hermoso) inappropriately at such an important moment.
“It is not a question of left or right, Rubiales not only undermined Jenni’s dignity with his attitude, but also that of Spain.”
Es indigno coaccionar a las jugadoras de la Selección y poner el foco en ellas o en su reacción en caliente. Ellas no son culpables de la imagen de España dada por Rubiales. Ningún oportunismo o hipocresía política justifica que la imagen de España haya sido representada por un… pic.twitter.com/ZsgPHiE91p
— Javier Tebas Medrano (@Tebasjavier) August 30, 2023
As Luis Rubiales continues to assert his innocence, Javier Tebas’ involvement can be seen as a pivotal moment in the ongoing narrative. Tebas’ intervention is arguably the most noteworthy development in what has evolved into a protracted and complex saga.