The president of the English Football Association (FA), Debbie Hewitt, has made new allegations against Spain’s former head Luis Rubiales. In a report published by the world governing body to justify FIFA’s ruling against Rubiales, Hewitt also accused the 46-year-old of inappropriate behavior towards England players at the Women’s World Cup medal ceremony. Rubiales was banned for three years by FIFA for his aggressive behavior towards Spanish World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso, whom he kissed on the mouth.
Rubiales cupped and caressed player Laura Coombs’ face, the Fifa report said, citing Hewitt. The FA President found this a bit strange. Hewitt then stated that he obviously kissed the player Lucy Bronze energetically on the face.
According to the Fifa report, Rubiales accused Hewitt of prejudice against himself. She also hugged several players, even though they held out their hands to receive a handshake, which could also be understood as “violent, non-consensual physical contact.” Hewitt’s hypocrisy was blatant, Rubiales reported.
With his behavior immediately after the World Cup final between Spain and England in Sydney on August 20, Rubiales violated the provisions of Article 13 of the Fifa disciplinary regulations. He announced that he would take legal action against his ban. Rubiales asserts that the kiss with Hermoso was consensual. An investigation is also underway against him in Spain and, according to experts, he faces a prison sentence of up to four years.
The president of the English Football Association (FA), Debbie Hewitt, has made new allegations against Spain’s former head Luis Rubiales. In a report published by the world governing body to justify FIFA’s ruling against Rubiales, Hewitt also accused the 46-year-old of inappropriate behavior towards England players at the Women’s World Cup medal ceremony. Rubiales was banned for three years by FIFA for his aggressive behavior towards Spanish World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso, whom he kissed on the mouth.
