Spanish footballer Iglesias pulls out of Spain squad over Rubiales scandal
Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias Twitter announced his withdrawal from the Spanish national team due to a scandal with the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales.
“I will not return until the situation changes, as long as such actions remain unpunished. For a fairer, more humane, worthy football,” said the athlete. He added that he felt sad and disappointed.
On August 20, the Spanish national team defeated the English team with a score of 1: 0. The team won the World Cup for the first time. At the awards ceremony, Rubiales put a medal on Hermoso and kissed the player on the lips.
This drew criticism from the media and Spanish politicians. After the scandal, Rubiales apologized and stated that he did it without malicious intent. At the same time, the International Football Federation opened a disciplinary case against the official.
Source: Lenta
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