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Spain striker Borja Iglesias announces decision to boycott national team in protest against Luis Rubiales refusing to resign

Rubiales has, after sparking controversy at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, defiantly stated that he will <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/jenni-hermoso-players-union-spanish-fa-luis-rubiales-punished-kiss-world-cup-victory/blta919cc5e30e962c9" target="_blank">not be resigning</a> from his prominent post with the Spanish FA. Rubiales has apologised for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/spanish-fa-president-luis-rubiales-controversy-kissing-grabbing-world-cup-winners-barcelona-star-jennifer-hermoso/blt8298b2302f4ed436" target="_blank">kissing Barcelona star Jenni Hermoso</a> on the back of seeing Spain capture a global crown, but he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/consensual-spanish-fa-chief-luis-rubiales-refuses-resign-kissing-womens-world-cup-winner-jenni-hermoso-hits-false-feminism/bltc882d01d74398dcf" target="_blank">will not be bowing to pressure and walking away</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Rubiales said during a bizarre speech in which he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bullsh-t-luis-rubiales-critics-spanish-fa-kisses-grabs-players-world-cup-win/bltb3506faa957ae9b1" target="_blank">sought to defend his actions</a> and hit back at his many critics: “I have already apologised for an unfortunate gesture. I have already said about the kiss that it is mutual and consented and for which I have to apologise for the context. Was it serious enough for me to go? I will not resign.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Iglesias is among those to have expressed disappointment at Rubiales’ stance, with the 30-year-old frontman ruling himself out of contention for future international call-ups until change is made within the Spanish system. He has posted on social media: “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 Futbol 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. For a fairer, more humane and decent football.”

WHAT THEY SAID

Rubiales has been capped on two occasions by Spain at senior level, with an impressive haul of 50 goals through 164 appearances for Betis putting him in contention for selection by La Roja.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Spain striker Borja Iglesias announces decision to boycott national team in protest against Luis Rubiales refusing to resign | Goal.com

Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias has announced that he will be boycotting the Spain national team in protest against RFEF president Luis Rubiales.

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