She added, “I feel the need to report this incident because I believe that no person, in any work, sports, or social setting should be a victim of these types of non-consensual behaviors. I felt vulnerable and a victim of an impulse-driven, sexist, out of place act without an consent on my part.”
And while FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, announced on Aug. 26 that it has suspended Rubiales for 90 days in light of his behavior, further calls for his resignation are climbing within Spain.
In fact, leaders within the Spanish Football Federation released a statement calling for Rubiales’ resignation.
“After the recent events and the unacceptable examples of behaviour that have seriously damaged the image of Spanish football,” read an August 28 statement on the federation’s website, “the Territorial Presidents’ Committee request that Mr. Luis Rubiales present his resignation as president of the RFEF immediately. We would like to enthusiastically congratulate the women’s national football team on their World Cup triumph. We would like to express our admiration and gratitude to an outstanding group of players and we extend our congratulations to all those who, over the years, have worked hard to contribute to the growth of women’s football.”