Spanish FA regional presidents ask Luis Rubiales to resign - ESPN

The regional presidents of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) have demanded the resignation of president Luis Rubiales and called for a «profound and immediate restructuring» at the organisation as it tries to manage the fallout surrounding his unsolicited kiss of Spain forward Jenni Hermoso.

The body, consisting of the presidents of the RFEF's regional federations, met for five hours on Monday to discuss next steps after FIFA hit Rubiales with a provisional suspension for 90 days, and the Spanish Government also sought his removal over his behaviour following the Women's World Cup final.

«After the latest events and unacceptable behaviour that have severely damaged the image of Spanish football, the presidents ask, with immediate effect, that Luis Rubiales presents his resignation as president of the RFEF,» the statement read.

Along with demanding Rubiales' resignation, the committee praised Spain's World Cup-winning squad, whose 23 members said they would not represent their country while Rubiales remained in his post.

The committee also asked acting RFEF president Pedro Rocha to revoke the federation's request for UEFA to intervene in the matter — which could have seen Spanish teams withdrawn from European competitions, if UEFA agreed — and to lead «a new era of dialogue and reconciliation with all football institutions.»

FIFA has hit Rubiales on Sunday with a provisional suspension from all football-related activities for 90 days while disciplinary proceedings are ongoing.

Rubiales' mother, Ángeles Béjar, has retaliated against his treatment and gone on hunger strike in a church in his hometown of Motril, Andalusia, on Monday.

Rubiales has refused to bow to growing pressure to resign, leading the Spanish