Entangled in Kissing Scandal at World Cup, Luis Rubiales Bullied by Lionel Messi in a Resurfaced Clip From 2006

Spanish FA President Luis Rubiales has found himself in the eye of the storm. The Spanish official has been under the scope of multiple stars and fans following his actions in the World Cup 2023 final. Luis Rubiales disgraced his position as he unsolicitedly kissed Jenni Hermoso during the presentation, causing a huge controversy. With Rubiales refusing to step down, fans have found an old Lionel Messi clip from 2016 to troll the Spanish FA President.

Despite an early apology, Rubiales has claimed the kiss was consensual. His words have not gone down well after Jenni Hermoso harshly refuted the claims. With the matter growing like wildfire with every passing day, fans continue to fire shots at Rubiales following his actions.

Lionel Messi makes a mockery out of Luis Rubiales

While fans have taken unique ways to take a dig at Rubiales, the latest one might be the best. An old clip from 2006 has been making rounds on social media platforms. In the clip, an eighteen-year-old Lionel Messi can be seen toying with Rubiales.

The clip dates back to 2006, from a LaLiga encounter between Barcelona and Levante. Messi, who is donning jersey number 19 in the clip, leaves Rubiales a sitting duck on multiple occasions, leaving him stumped with his pace and dribbling.

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This past week, FIFA suspendedRubiales provisionally from every football-related activity. Fans have been enraged with Luis Rubiales’ actions and have urged the Spanish FA to fire the President. However, with Rubiales standing firm on his claims and the Spanish Football Association backing the president, we could see the turmoil grow in the coming weeks.

Luis Rubiales refuses to step down, causing massive controversy

Luis Rubiales stunned everyone with his press conference, where he repeated multiple times that he would not resign. His words have not been appreciated since the Spanish Government stepped into the situation. Fans have been protesting outside the Spanish FA’s headquarters in Madrid, with multiple fans wanting Rubiales to be ousted.

With the matter slowly starting to grow out of hand, UEFA has decided to pull their support from Rubiales, washing their hands away. FIFA has already set up an investigation with the decision to be taken soon in the coming days. According to emerging news, after the suspension, FIFA is looking to launch a case against Rubiales, with the organization pushing for the Spanish FA President to be banned from all football for the next 15 years.

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