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Luis Rubiales resigns as president of the Spanish soccer federation and vice president of UEFA

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NEW DELHI: Luis Rubiales stepped down from his role as president of the Spanish soccer fed-eration and vice president of UEFA following intense criticism over his unwanted kiss with FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Jennifer Hermoso.

“Today, I have submitted my resignation from the position of President of the RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation) to the Acting President, Mr Pedro Rocha. I have also informed him that I have taken the same step regarding my position at UEFA so that my role in the Vice Presidency can be replaced,” Rubiales said in his statement late on Sunday night. (IANS) 
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