Mother of Spanish Football Federation President begins hunger strike over ‘persistent hounding’ of her son

Angeles Bejar, Mother of Luis Rubiales, the embattled Spanish Football Federation President who has been under fire over kissing a player during the recent Women’s World Cup awards ceremony, has launched a hunger strike to defend her son.

Rubiales was suspended by FIFA and has received global reprimand over his action.

His mother told Spanish EFE she would remain on hunger strike “night and day” until a solution is found to “the bloody and inhumane hounding” of her son.

Speaking outside the church in the southern town of Motril, Rubiales’ cousin, Vanessa Ruiz, joined his mother in calling on the player, Jenni Hermoso, to “tell the truth.” She said the family was suffering greatly and she described Rubiales as “a beautiful person.”

Rubiales came in for a storm of criticism following the kiss which was interpreted by many as a form of sexual abuse. The incident happened during the medal ceremony after the final last Sunday in Sydney, Australia.

Earlier during the celebrations, Rubiales also grabbed his crotch in a victory gesture while in the presidential box and close to the queen of Spain and her teenage princess daughter, according to washingtontimes.com.