MADRID (Reuters) -The mother of Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales started a hunger strike inside a church on Monday to protest against what she called her ...
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOSMADRID -The mother of Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales started a hunger strike inside a church on Monday to protest against what she called her son's"inhumane treatment" over his grabbing and kissing player Jenni Hermoso, his cousin said.
The RFEF, which has defended Rubiales, has called an urgent meeting on Monday to evaluate the situation. Rubiales' cousin, Vanessa Ruiz, told reporters that the family was suffering and facing harassment over what she described as"unfair" premature judgements.She said his mother Angeles Bejar had gone on hunger strike and did not wish to leave the parish church of Divina Pastora in Rubiales' hometown in Motril, southern Spain.
Rubiales, 46, has been defiant over the kiss - which has been condemned as unwanted by Hermoso, her team mates, several male players, and the Spanish government.
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