Luis Rubiales, the head of the Spanish soccer federation, announced his resignation in an interview with Piers Morgan after he faced backlash over a kiss he gave to Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso following the team's World Cup final win.

<div class="block">Luis Rubiales, the head of the Spanish soccer federation, announced his resignation in an interview with Piers Morgan after he faced backlash over a kiss he gave to Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso following the team&#39;s World Cup final win.</div>

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Head of Spanish Soccer Federation Resigns After Backlash Over Kiss

Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain's Soccer Federation is resigning from his post. Rubiales announced his departure yesterday on the social media platform. The resignation comes after the former soccer chief kissed player, Jenny Hermoso on the lips during the women's World Cup final last month, Hermoso said the kiss was not consensual and filed a criminal complaint last week against Rubiales claiming he sexually assaulted her. Rubiales addressed his departure in a letter saying quote after the fast suspension from FIFA and the rest of the open declaration against my character. It's evident that I cannot return to my position.