Luis Rubiales

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Luis Rubiales
Rubiales in 2018
UEFA Vice President
In office
29 May 2019 – 10 September 2023
PresidentAleksander Čeferin
Vice PresidentKarl-Erik Nilsson
(as first vice-president)
25th President of Royal Spanish Football Federation
In office
27 May 2018 – 10 September 2023
Preceded byJuan Luis Larrea
Succeeded byPedro Rocha (interim)
5th President of Association of Spanish Footballers
In office
22 March 2010 – 20 November 2017
Preceded byGerardo Movilla
Succeeded byDavid Aganzo
Personal details
Born
Luis Manuel Rubiales Béjar

(1977-08-23) 23 August 1977 (age 46)[1]
Las Palmas, Spain
NationalitySpanish
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Spouse(s)
Manuela Delicado Vega
(m. 2002; div. 2015)
Children3
OccupationFootballer
Football administrator

Association football career
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1991–1993 Motril
1993–1995 Valencia
1995–1997 Atlético Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1999 Guadix 46 (10)
1999–2000 Mallorca B 30 (1)
2000–2001 Lleida 35 (0)
2001–2003 Xerez 55 (0)
2003–2008 Levante 85 (0)
2008–2009 Alicante 15 (0)
2009 Hamilton Academical 3 (0)
Total 269 (11)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Luis Manuel Rubiales Béjar, (born 23 August 1977), used to be a Spanish football official and a player. He played as a defender and took part in 53 matches in the La Liga over three seasons. He held the position of president in the Royal Spanish Football Federation and was also one of the vice presidents of UEFA. However, on 10 September 2023, he stepped down from his role due to a scandal related to Jennifer Hermoso during the award ceremony for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. UEFA.com (2019-02-06). "Luis Rubiales | Inside UEFA". UEFA.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  2. "Jenni Hermoso 'didn't consent' to Luis Rubiales kiss as Spain players refuse to play". BBC News. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.