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So RFEF, the governing body of soccer in Spain, which Luis Rubiales current is President of, have asked for his resignation. Asked. Not demanded. Not forced. ASKED.

That's the source of the rot.

https://rfef.es/es/noticia...
04:48 PM - Aug 28, 2023
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English translation:

"Once the meeting of the Commission of Presidents of Federations of Autonomous and Territorial Federations of the RFEF is finished, the world of football and society is informed of the following agreements unanimously:

-After the latest events and the unacceptable behaviors
04:50 PM - Aug 28, 2023 (Edited)
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that have seriously damaged the image of Spanish football, the presidents request that, immediately, Mr. Luis Rubiales present his resignation as president of the RFEF.

-We warmly congratulate the women's football team for their triumph in the World Cup. We value the meaning and legacy of success
04:51 PM - Aug 28, 2023
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for Spanish sport. We present our admiration and gratitude to an unrepeatable group of players and extend our congratulations to all those people who built, over the years with commitment, the growth of women's football.

-We will urge the corresponding bodies to a deep and imminent organizational
04:51 PM - Aug 28, 2023 (Edited)
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restructuring in strategic positions of the Federation to give way to a new stage of management in Spanish football.

-Once FIFA has suspended Mr. Luis Rubiales, the internal protocols of the Federation have been activated as a result of the suspension.

In addition, we have urged President Rocha
04:53 PM - Aug 28, 2023
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to immediately withdraw the last communication on behalf of the Federation with FIFA and UEFA that we have known today.

- The RFEF remains committed to continuing to implement its investment, as well as equality policies for the development of women's football.
04:54 PM - Aug 28, 2023
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- Finally, the Committee of Presidents has given its unanimous support to Mr. Pedro Rocha to lead a new stage where dialogue and reconciliation with all football institutions is the line to follow.
04:54 PM - Aug 28, 2023
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We put ourselves at the disposal of the CSD and all the institutions involved to continue building together the candidacy for the 2030 World Cup."
04:55 PM - Aug 28, 2023
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Neal Lewis
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So my take:

Pedro Rocha's hands are not clean here. He's been Rubiales' VP for quite some time. He's known about this behavior for all of that time. He's not the right person to lead the RFEF forward as a result. He needs to go too as do the entire board.
04:58 PM - Aug 28, 2023
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Neal Lewis
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Burn the whole fucking thing down and rebuild from the ashes. With women in prominent positions of power and influence.
04:58 PM - Aug 28, 2023
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