Here is all you need to know about the Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales as he grabs attention for kissing a Spanish player along with details of his wife and net worth
After Spain’s 1-0 victory over England in the World Cup final on Sunday night in Sydney, Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, was criticised for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips.
Who is Luis Rubiales Spanish FA president as his kiss video goes viral, bio, age, wife, net worth
The kiss, which was given on stage during the official post-match ceremony and was captured on camera, has caused outrage on social media. Hermoso declared that she “didn’t like it” on a live stream of Instagram afterward. In statements made subsequently and provided to the media, she seemed to clarify her position, claiming that it was a “natural gesture of affection”.
Any criticism that the behaviour was improper was dismissed by Rubiales. He described it as “a kiss between two friends celebrating something” on Sunday, calling those who disagreed “idiots and stupid people.” He further asked to disregard them and appreciate the positive things.
Me dicen que este video del presidente de la federación espaÑola de fútbol, Luís Rubiales, no hay que hacerlo rular, y lo están censurando
¿Asqueroso? Es poco pic.twitter.com/A5548h6Eyj
— VIQUI ||☆|| (@viquirepublica) August 20, 2023
Who is Luis Rubiales?
Spanish football official Luis Manuel Rubiales Béjar, a former professional defender, was born on August 23, 1977. He now holds the position of president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
The 45 years old who was born in Las Palmas, Spain, stands 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) tall. He only played in 53 La Liga games over three seasons, earning the nickname Pundonor for his tenacity.
A look at Luis Rubiales’ career
Rubiales was born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, and was brought up in Motril, Granada Province. He played for Guadix CF, RCD Mallorca B, UE Lleida, Xerez CD, Levante UD (promoted to La Liga in 2004 and 2006), and Alicante CF throughout his mostly Segunda División career in Spain. On August 29, 2004, he entered a 1-1 away tie against Real Sociedad to make his debut in the Spanish top division.
On August 4, 2009, Hamilton Academical of the Scottish Premier League announced that he has signed a one-year contract with them. However, he only made three league games, four official, before leaving the club and returning home.
In March 2010, Rubiales, who had already left the game, was nominated to head the Association of Spanish Footballers. In order to run for president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, he resigned from his position in November 2017; he was finally elected in May 2018.
Who is Luis Rubiales’ wife?
There is no information about Luis Rubiales’ wife of children but he is said to be unmarried and single.
What is Luis Rubiales’ net worth?
Luis Rubiales’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 Million Dollars.