Luis Rubiales, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment and corruption..
The allegations against Rubiales were first made by former RFEF employee Sonia Souid in October 2022. Souid claimed that Rubiales had sexually harassed her and that he had also used his position to benefit his friends and family..
Rubiales initially denied the allegations, but he later admitted to having an affair with Souid. However, he denied the sexual harassment allegations and said that he had never used his position for personal gain..
The allegations against Rubiales have been investigated by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Spanish government. The RFEF found that there was no evidence to support the sexual harassment allegations, but it did find that Rubiales had used his position to benefit his friends and family..
The Spanish government is still investigating the allegations against Rubiales. The government has not yet announced any findings, but it is possible that Rubiales could face criminal charges..
Rubiales’ resignation is a significant development in the ongoing scandal surrounding the RFEF. The scandal has already led to the resignation of several other RFEF officials, and it is possible that more resignations could follow..
The scandal has also cast a shadow over Spain’s preparations for the 2022 World Cup. Spain is one of the favorites to win the tournament, but the scandal could distract the team and affect its performance..
It is still too early to say how the scandal will affect Spain’s World Cup campaign. However, it is clear that the scandal has already had a negative impact on the RFEF and on Spanish football as a whole..
