Luis Rubiales resigns as president of Spanish FA over Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales has resigned as president of the Spanish Football Federation following criticism for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup final presentation ceremony.

Hermoso, 33, said the kiss after Spain beat England was not consensual and she filed a legal complaint last Tuesday.

Rubiales said he had submitted his resignation to federation acting president Pedro Rocha in a statement.

"I cannot continue my work," he told Piers Morgan on his television show.

The 46-year-old has also resigned from his position as vice-president of Uefa's executive committee. read more