SPAINISH men’s team striker Borja Iglesias has QUIT international football in protest against FA chief Luis Rubiales.
The Real Betis forward, 30, took to Twitter to announce his shock resignation to stand in solidarity with the women’s side.
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The two-cap star wrote: “I am sad and disappointed.
“As a footballer and as a person I don’t feel represented by what happened today in the Ciudad del Fútbol de Las Rozas. I find it unfortunate that they continue to press and focus on a colleague.
“Wearing the Spanish National Team shirt is one of the greatest things that has happened to me in my career.
“I don’t know if at some point I will be an option again, but I have made the decision not to return to the National Team until things change and this type of act does not go unpunished.”
Igelesias’ decision comes after controversial RFEF boss Rubiales refused to resign after his inexplicable behaviour at the Women’s World Cup final and his ongoing leadership at the top of Spanish football.
On Sunday, he grabbed his crotch in celebration then kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips as she received her winner’s medal in Sydney following the 1-0 win over England.
Fifa opened a disciplinary proceeding into the situation on Thursday.
And Rubiales was expected to announce his departure in a press conference this morning, only to declare: “I am not resigning.”
He blamed “false feminism” as one of the driving factors behind his so-called “social murder” and reiterated the kiss was “consented”.
However, the midfielder – who saw her penalty saved by Mary Earps – said on Instagram she did “not enjoy” the kiss.
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