Rubiales puts £1.2m home up for sale as legal costs spiral over 'kissgate'
Former Spanish Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales has stuck his luxury Madrid apartment on the market amidst the controversy surrounding the kiss-gate scandal.
The 46-year-old resigned from his post last Sunday as RFEF president, three weeks on from Spain winning the Women's World Cup final and his controversial kiss with Jenni Hermoso. After growing pressure to step down, Rubiales confirmed the news in an interview with Piers Morgan.
Now, a week later, Rubiales has been forced to sell his £1.2million Spanish mansion as he faces mounting legal bills and an increase in financial support to his ex-wife and kids, according to The Sun. Rubiales split with his wife in 2013 and reportedly has to pay €800 per-month for each of his three daughters.
Rubiales bought the completely renovated luxury property for £1.1m, but could make a small profit, as per La Vanguardia. The flat boasts two floors with two bedrooms and a private pool with access to shared gardens, a cinema, a gym and a community pool.
It was revealed earlier this month that Hermoso had filed a legal complaint against him over the kiss following Spain's 1-0 win over England. Prosecutors gave Hermoso 15 days to formally accuse Rubiales of sexual assault and she has since lodged the complaint in person at the Spanish State Prosecution Service HQ in Madrid.
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At the time the Talk TV interview with Morgan went public, Rubiales tweeted: "Good night. Today I transmitted at 9:30 p.m. to the acting President, Mr. Pedro Rocha, my resignation from the position of President of the RFEF.
"I have also informed you that I have done the same with my position at UEFA so that my position in the Vice Presidency can be replaced. After the quick suspension carried out by FIFA, plus the rest of open proceedings against me, it is evident that I will be able to return to my position.
"Insisting on waiting and holding on is not going to contribute to anything positive, neither to the Federation nor to Spanish football. Among other things, because there are de facto powers that will prevent me. There is the management of my team and, above all, the happiness that I I have the enormous privilege of these more than 5 years at the head of the RFEF.
Luis Rubiales has resigned from his position as President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (Piers Morgan Uncensored)"I do not want Spanish football to be harmed. This whole campaign is so disproportionate and, above all, I take this decision after having assured myself that my departure will contribute to the stability that will allow both Europe and Africa to continue united in the dream of 2030, which will allow our country to bring the biggest event in the world.
"I must look forward, look to the future. Now there is something that concerns me firmly. I have faith in the truth and I will do everything be in my power to prevail. My daughters, my family and the people who love me have suffered the effects of persecution excessive, as well as many falsehoods, but it is also true that on the street, more and more every day, the truth is prevailing.
"From here I transmit to all the workers, assembly members, federations and football people in general, a big hug, wishing you good luck. Thank you to everyone who has supported me during these times. Luis Manuel Rubiales Bejar."
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