RFEF chief Luis Rubiales RESIGNS at last

In an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan and later in a statement, Luis Rubiales has announced his resignation as the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF): "I am going to resign because I cannot continue with my work," he stated. After a tumultuous few weeks following the non-consensual kiss with Jenni Hermoso and his inappropriate gesture during the celebration of the World Cup won by the Spanish national team, he has communicated his resignation.

"My father, my daughters—I have spoken to them, they know it's not just about me—close friends have told me, Luis, you have to focus on your resignation and continue with your life because if you are going to harm people you love and the sport you love, what you have built for a long time, when someone is not just thinking about themselves, it is more a matter not only mine but not affecting third parties, and this is the situation now, and it is the smartest thing I can do," he explained.

Furthermore, Piers Morgan himself has tweeted: "Luis Rubiales flew to London today for a two-hour interview with me in which he announced his resignation. It's a raw, powerful, and emotional conversation about that kiss and crotch grab that have made him the most infamous man in the world."

Here is the full statement from Luis Rubiales:

"Good evening. Today, at 21:30 hrs, I informed the acting President, Mr. Pedro Rocha, of my resignation from the position of President of the RFEF. I also informed him that I have done the same with my position at UEFA so that my Vice Presidency can be replaced.

After the swift suspension by FIFA, along with the other ongoing proceedings against me, it is evident that I will not be able to return to my position. Insisting on waiting and holding on to it will not contribute to anything positive, neither for the Federation nor for Spanish football. Among other things, because there are vested interests that will prevent my return. There is my team's management and, above all, the happiness that I take with me for the enormous privilege of more than 5 years at the helm of the RFEF.

I do not want Spanish football to be harmed by this disproportionate campaign, and above all, I make this decision after making sure that my departure will contribute to the stability that will allow Europe and Africa to remain united in the dream of 2030, which will bring the world's largest event to our country.

I must look forward, towards the future. There is something that occupies me firmly now. I have faith in the truth, and I will do everything in my power to ensure it prevails. My daughters, my family, and the people who love me have suffered the effects of excessive persecution, as well as many falsehoods, but it is also true that in the streets, every day more, the truth is prevailing. From here, I extend to all workers, assembly members, federative members, and people in football in general, a strong hug, wishing them the best of luck. Thank you to all who have supported me in these moments."