Fifa has suspended Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities following his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney

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    …79 women’s football players who signed a letter in which they stated they would refuse to play for their country as long as Rubiales remained in his post.

    How am I only learning about this now? It’s fucking awesome.

    Anyway, the next step is to fire Rubiales. Will that happen?

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      Then you’ll love to know that the Spanish football federation threatened to sue them, because FIFA rules say players can’t refuse calls to the national team. Rubiales is only the tip of the iceberg, the entire federation is a glorified pigsty.

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      They’ll wait and see what the public reaction is and what other dirt will come out about him before making a decision.

      Then, when there’s no possible way that they can justify keeping him, they’ll fire him and make out like they did it because they care about women’s voices.

      Look at how Man U handled the Greenwood ordeal. If they could’ve gotten away with it, I guarantee he would still be on the squad.

      Look at Deshaun Watson.

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          The federation also said that, if selected, players have “an obligation” to play for the national team, after 81 female players said they will not represent Spain until Rubiales is removed from his post.

          Poor guy is getting a bad look. /s

          Fuck him. And fuck this org. “He did nothing wrong,even though it’s documented.”

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            Go and select them then, and see what happens when your players take to the field playing touch rugby to fulfil their “obligation”.

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          That’s very bold. Legal posturing and peacocking. Trying to control the narrative and limit damage before a token resignation and a settlement.