The Secretary of State for Spanish Sports, Víctor Francoshe assured this Sunday after learning of the resignation of the suspended president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, which is “a good decision”.

“The former president of the RFEF did what he had to do, I think this is what all Spanish citizens asked of him,” Francos told radio station Cadena Ser.

Luis Rubiales announces his resignation as president of the Spanish Football Federation

Luis Rubiales announced this on Sunday his dismissal due to the scandal of the non-consensual kiss with Jenni Hermoso after her country’s team won the Women’s World Cup, despite refusing to do so a few days ago.

“It is a good decision because it benefits Spanish football and sport. “We not only respect it, but also share it.”said Francos, who is also chairman of the Higher Sports Council (CSD).

This body had sued Rubiales before the Sports Administrative Court (TAD). A disciplinary file has been opened against him.

“What happened is an important event,” added Francos, who reiterated the Spanish government’s wish that “the structural changes committed to by the interim president (of the RFEF) Pedro Rocha are fulfilled and that there elections are held on time.” And shape”.

However, the CSD president warned that the Spanish executive will not interfere with the RFEF’s autonomy. (JO)