Luis Rubiales Resigns as President of Spanish Football Federation
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Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has resigned following a scandal involving a female player.
The decision comes after months of pressure on Rubiales to step down. Earlier this year, he was accused of sexual harassment by a former player. Rubiales initially denied the allegations, but later admitted to kissing the player. The scandal has led to calls for his resignation from both within and outside the RFEF.
In a statement, Rubiales said he was resigning in order to "defend the honor of the federation and the institution." He also said he would continue to cooperate with the investigation into the allegations against him.
Rubiales' resignation is a major blow to the RFEF. He has been president of the federation since 2018, and is widely credited with overseeing a period of success for the Spanish national team.
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