The former technical director of Barcelona, of the Spanish National Team and current coach of Paris Saint Germain (PSG), Luis Enrique, spoke about the controversial situation that has arisen when Luis Rubiales, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, kissed Jenni Hermoso, a professional soccer player.
Luis Enrique, who in the middle of the press conference prior to his team’s match against Lens, assured that Rubiales’ management has been “outstanding” and avoided giving his opinion on what had happened at the 2023 Women’s World Cup award ceremony .
“If I have to speak based on my experience, what I have lived through, because I have been in the Federation for many years, I think that the work of Luis Rubiales throughout these years has been exceptional,” said the PSG coach, who I continue to ensure that the figures and statistics approve Rubiales’ management.
“There are the numbers that support it, the assemblies, the aid to modest football, I would say an outstanding job. Of the episodes that have occurred, the president himself has recognized his mistakes. I think my opinion is not really necessary on this issue, ”he added.
In another question about an assessment that Rubiales has not submitted his resignation, as expected, Luis Enrique avoided answering and limited himself to saying that his first answer “clearly reflects” what he wanted to convey.
It should be remembered that both maintained a great relationship during the stage as selector of the Asturian coach.
Thebes vs. Rubiales
Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, issued a different opinion to that of Luis Enrique: “I must admit that it has been very difficult to explain what is happening with Luis Rubiales during these years. I have the feeling that many people, until now, did not understand what the members of the football estates have to experience when dealing with him as president of the RFEF”.
“The misogynistic gestures, the profane expressions, the protocol disaster and the insults of this latest global embarrassment are not a surprise and had obvious antecedents that should have prevented a new victim (which should not be in focus). Insults, bravado, blackmail, threats, espionage and persecution, fraudulently using federative agencies, we suffer and have denounced many, “said Tebas.
And he closed: “Men’s and women’s professional soccer, futsal, amateur soccer clubs, soccer associations, territorial presidents, presidents of the Higher Sports Council, integrity directors, ministers, referees, players… The list of women and men wronged by Luis Rubiales these years is too great and this must stop. Rubiales is interested in lying and presenting me as a conspirator to hide himself in a false equidistance and get out of the way of his scandals and excesses.
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