Luis Rubiales Egg Throwing Madrid Book Launch
- The disgraced former Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales had eggs flung at him, allegedly by his uncle, during the presentation of his new book on Thursday...
- Rubiales, convicted of sexual assault for a forced kiss on player Jenni Hermoso, appeared to be struck on the back by an egg as the man Rubiales claimed...
- "I've found out he was my own uncle, Luis Ruben he's called.An uncle who is my age," Rubiales told news portal periodista Digital.
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Luis Rubiales Egged at Book Launch in Madrid
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The disgraced former Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales had eggs flung at him, allegedly by his uncle, during the presentation of his new book on Thursday in madrid.
Rubiales, convicted of sexual assault for a forced kiss on player Jenni Hermoso, appeared to be struck on the back by an egg as the man Rubiales claimed was his uncle threw three in the direction of the 48-year-old.
“I’ve found out he was my own uncle, Luis Ruben he’s called.An uncle who is my age,” Rubiales told news portal periodista Digital. “He threw eggs at me because he’s a deranged person,and I don’t think there’s any justification for it. Thay’ve arrested him, they’ve taken him away and, well, we’ll have to take action against him because I honestly thought he was armed.”
National police stated that a Spanish man had been arrested but declined to confirm the family connection.
Rubiales tried to chase after his uncle before being held back by other people at the event to present his book “Matar a Rubiales” (Killing Rubiales). speaking on Spanish television earl
Background: The Jenni Hermoso Kiss and its Aftermath
The egg-throwing incident is the latest chapter in a saga that began with Luis Rubiales’s non-consensual kiss of Jenni Hermoso following Spain’s victory in the Women’s World Cup. This act sparked widespread condemnation and ultimately led to his suspension and subsequent conviction.
- August 20, 2023: Rubiales kisses Jenni Hermoso after the World cup final.
- August 26, 2023: FIFA suspends Rubiales.
- September 10,2023: Rubiales resigns as RFEF president.
- february 2025: Rubiales is convicted of sexual assault.
The incident ignited a global conversation about sexism and abuse of power in sports. Hermoso’s experiance became a symbol of the fight for gender equality in football and beyond.
Who is luis Rubiales?
Luis Rubiales is a former Spanish football administrator who served as the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) from 2018 to 2023. His career was marked by both success and controversy, culminating in his forced resignation following the Jenni hermoso incident.
What “Matar a Rubiales” is About
Rubiales’s book, “Matar a Rubiales” (Killing Rubiales), presumably offers his viewpoint on the events that led to his downfall. The title itself