Luis Rubiales resigns as Spanish FA president over Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales has resigned as president of the Spanish football federation following the controversy over him kissing Jenni Hermoso.

Rubiales kissed the player on the lips during the trophy presentation after Spain’s victory over England in last month’s World Cup final. Hermoso said the kiss was not consensual and last week the player submitted a complaint to the national prosecutor’s office which is now with Spain’s high court.

Fifa suspended 46-year-old Rubiales pending an investigation into his behaviour.

In a statement on his unverified X account on Sunday evening, Rubiales said he had informed Pedro Rocha, who has been acting as RFEF president while he was suspended, that he was resigning as his position had become untenable. He has also stepped down from his position as a Uefa vice-president.

“After the rapid suspension carried out by Fifa, plus the rest of proceedings open against me, it is evident that I will not be able to return to my position.

“Insisting on waiting and holding on is not going to contribute to anything positive, neither to the federation nor to Spanish football.”

He added: “I have faith in the truth and I will do everything in my power to prevail.

“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 on the street, more and more every day, the truth is prevailing.”

In an additional tweet, Rubiales said he will "defend my innocence".

At a similar time to his social media post appearing, a clip of Rubiales being interviewed by Piers Morgan was also released in which he said: “About my resignation – yes, I am going to do [it]. Of course I cannot continue my work.

“My father, my daughters, I spoke