Luis Rubiales, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has resigned after being accused of sexual harassment by a former employee..
The allegations were made by a woman who worked for the RFEF from 2013 to 2018. She claims that Rubiales made repeated unwanted sexual advances towards her, including groping her and making inappropriate comments. She also alleges that Rubiales retaliated against her when she rejected his advances, by demoting her and eventually firing her..
Rubiales has denied the allegations, but he has stepped down from his post as president of the RFEF while an investigation is conducted. The investigation is being carried out by the Spanish Football Federation’s ethics committee..
The allegations against Rubiales have come as a shock to the Spanish football community. Rubiales is a well-respected figure in the sport, and he has been praised for his work in improving the RFEF’s finances and governance..
However, the allegations have also raised questions about the treatment of women in Spanish football. Several other women have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the sport..
The Spanish government has pledged to investigate the allegations against Rubiales and to take action against anyone found guilty of wrongdoing. The government has also said that it will work to improve the treatment of women in Spanish football..
The allegations against Rubiales are a reminder that sexual harassment and abuse are still a problem in many workplaces, including in the sports industry. It is important to speak out against sexual harassment and abuse, and to support those who have been affected by it..
Here are some resources for people who have been affected by sexual harassment or abuse:.
– The National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE.
– The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE or https://www.rainn.org.
– The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE or https://www.thehotline.org.
– The National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 or https://www.childhelp.org.
– The National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org.
– The National Network to End Domestic Violence: https://www.nnedv.org.
– The National Organization for Women: https://www.now.org.
– The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://www.ncadv.org.
