Debbie Hewitt the president English Federation (FA)accused Luis Rubiales former President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), “inappropriate” behavior towards English players at the trophy ceremony of the past Australia and New Zealand World Cup 2023.
🚨 English Federation President Debbie Hewitt condemns “several inappropriate actions” by Luis Rubiales “before, during and after the medal presentation”
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Hewitt spoke like witness in FIFA disciplinary case against Rubiales for his behavior during the World Cup final between Spain and England, in which, in addition to what he did obscene gestures during the game, kissed without consent on the lips Jenny Hermosoplayer from Spain.
In a report published by FIFA, Hewitt, who was next to Rubiales at the awards ceremony.s., assured that Spanin’s tone of voice was “unpleasant and unnecessarily aggressive.” with FIFA employees, before accusing him of inappropriate behavior towards England players.
According to Hewitt, Rubiales caressed Laura Coombs’ face and “apparently forcibly kissed” Lucy Bronze in face.
As for the moment when the Spanish players came up to collect their medals, Hewitt He noted that he “grabbed them very tightly.” “I caressed some of their backs” He “grabbed them by the hand” and “lifted them from the ground.”
“I felt very uncomfortable and ashamed”Hewitt added.
Rubiales responded to Hewitt’s words assuring him that it was something “incredible” and accusing him of be “prejudiced” towards him, in addition to ensuring that it is hhypocritical because she also hugged her team’s players.
“Using the same logic, Their hug can also be understood as non-consensual physical contact. The hypocrisy is obvious,” Rubiales said at the hearing.
As for his attitude towards Coombsjustified this by saying that He tried to console her because she was injured during the finals. He needed stitches on his head and had a bandage in that area.
FIFA has decided to ban Rubiales for three years. engage in any football activity as a result of it cbehavior during the final of the last World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
(according to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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