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Spanish football chief Rubiales resigns over Hermoso kiss

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Luis Rubiales.

Luis Rubiales has tendered his resignation as president of the Spanish Football Federation following criticism for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup final presentation ceremony.

Hermoso, 33, said the kiss after Spain beat England was not consensual and she filed a legal complaint last Tuesday, BBC reported.

Rubiales said to have submitted his resignation to federation acting president Pedro Rocha in a statement.

"I cannot continue my work," he told Piers Morgan on his television show.

The 46-year-old has also resigned from his position as vice-president of Uefa's executive committee.

The fallout from the kiss has engulfed Spanish football in recent weeks and overshadowed Spain's World Cup win, with Rubiales ignoring repeated calls to resign.

On Friday, a prosecutor filed a complaint with Spain's high court - following Hermoso's testimony on Tuesday - against Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion. (with inputs from BBC) 



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