Recently, a Spanish church hosted a hunger strike by the mother of the embattled president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales. The hunger strike was in defense of her son, who has been facing a barrage of criticism since taking office in 2018.
The hunger strike began on April 12th and lasted for three days. During this time, the mother, María del Carmen García, gathered in front of the RFEF headquarters in Madrid to protest the treatment of her son. She was joined by a number of supporters who shared her outrage at the situation.
The controversy surrounding Rubiales began when he took office in 2018. Since then, he has been accused of mismanaging the federation and its finances, as well as failing to address issues such as racism and sexism within the sport. These allegations have led to calls for his resignation from some sections of the Spanish football community.
In response to the hunger strike, Rubiales released a statement expressing his gratitude for his mother’s support and reiterating his commitment to improving the situation within the federation. He also thanked those who had come out in support of his mother and her cause.
The hunger strike has sparked a debate about the state of Spanish football and the role of the RFEF in addressing its issues. While some have praised Rubiales for his efforts to improve the situation, others have called for him to step down.
No matter what one’s opinion is on the matter, it is clear that María del Carmen García’s hunger strike has brought attention to the issues facing Spanish football and has highlighted the need for change. It is hoped that this will lead to a more positive future for the sport in Spain.
