Spain coaching team quits over Luis Rubiales row – but manager backs under-fire president

“Given the unacceptable attitudes and statements made by the president, they have made the decision to relieve themselves of their duties.”

The head coach of Spain’s men’s team, Luis de la Fuente, who on Friday clapped Rubiales when he gave a speech saying he would not resign, issued a statement on Saturday criticising him. “The behaviour of Luis Rubiales did not respect the minimum protocol that must be followed in these celebratory acts,” De la Fuente said.

“They are not edifying or appropriate for a person who was representing all of Spanish football. He himself has publicly acknowledged the inappropriateness of his behaviour.”

FA Spanish president Luis Rubiales kisses Jenni Hermoso

Rubiales has been banned from all football-related activity for 90 days and is not allowed to contact Hermoso or those close to her.

He is currently the subject of a Fifa investigation into his behaviour after the match, when he kissed Hermoso on the lips and was also filmed grabbing his crotch in an aggressive celebration at the full-time whistle.

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Those events followed Spain’s 1-0 win over England in the World Cup final, in Sydney on Saturday 19 August, as the Spanish side claimed its first major trophy.

Additional reporting by PA

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