Spain: the men's national team also condemns "unacceptable behavior on the part of Mr. Rubiales"

"We want to reject what we consider unacceptable behavior on the part of Mr. Rubiales, who has not lived up to the institution he represents," declared Spanish international player Alvaro Morata on 04/09/2023.

The Club Atlético de Madrid (LaLiga EA Sports) striker was joined by Rodrigo Hernández (Manchester City FC, Premier League), César Azpilicueta (Club Atlético de Madrid) and Marco Asensio (Paris Saint-Germain, Ligue 1 Uber Eats) in reading a statement on behalf of all the Spanish men's national team players to condemn the behaviour of Luis Rubiales, president of the Real Federacion Espanola de Futbol, who kissed striker Jennifer Hermoso on the mouth, against her will, as the Spanish women footballers were waving to the officials before the presentation of the trophy at the end of the World Cup final. The Spanish men's team will gather for the first time since the start of the "Rubiales affair" for the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

"We firmly and unequivocally stand on the side of the values that this sport represents. Spanish football must be a driving force for respect, inspiration…