Former Spanish Football Federation president Rubiales accepted an exclusive interview with Spanish Channel 6, during which he talked about his new book "Killing Rubiales" and reviewed the controversy and subsequent verdict caused by kissing women's national team player Jeanne Hermoso.

About the verdict

"I did appeal the verdict. We believe it was not a sexual assault and we have the right to appeal. The verdict was modified very seriously and the incident was called a 'kissing without consent'. The case is still ongoing and needs to be heard by the Supreme Court. It was a wrong act but not a crime."

About kissing Jenny Hermoso

"My behavior was inappropriate and I did not handle it well. But from After that, things were overblown and distorted. I stood my ground and apologized again. But I was not going to apologize to Jeanne Hermoso because I asked her and she said 'yes'. Jeanne and I knew that was not the case as she did. Jeanne is a good friend of mine and she missed the penalty... but she helped the team get back on its feet."

"I saw the immediate action of the far left, who quickly changed the script. Pedro Sánchez needed the support of the independents in order to be elected and had to grant them an amnesty. This was a good opportunity for him to divert attention. Some media funded by the league began to attack me. I saw the far left magnifying a small matter in a hypocritical way... They were clearly targeting me."

Luiz de la Fuente and Luzan (current president of the Football Association)

"I received messages from several players, players' mothers, spouses, and members of the technical staff who all expressed their support. De La Fuente was in my office all day the day before the conference. Luzan later told me that he would support me when needed, but he later said something different and was clearly lying. I have learned that some people will support you all the way, and some will back down in critical moments. I think De La Fuente's work should be judged by his performance, and he knows what I think of him. Comment."

Possible Pressure

"I talked to her on the plane. I said we should come forward together to clarify the facts, but she was unwilling. Some people said that she was under pressure and we asked to see the video to prove that there was no such thing. Pressure, but the judge rejected the request."

The Fight with Tebas

"Read my book and you will see how many lies Tebas can tell...but I didn't take a penny. The CVC sponsorship deal and Miami's overseas games were sanctioned when I left... It was a surrender to Tebas that he started working for the league as soon as he came in. I've said it before. Luzan's management is a mess and he doesn't know much about football. He only cares about his position and not working for the federation. An agreement was reached with Tebas. "I faced charges over 100 times because of Tebas, but every time I was proven honest and without any bribery. I said it before and I'll say it again: I never paid a bribe. I also stopped some people from doing it and it all came to light. The TV rights were not sold but were obtained through auctions." González Otero's husband came to me and wanted to buy the rights to the Copa del Rey and Super Cup. I kicked him out of the office."

Resigned

"I was told through an intermediary that if I didn't resign, my entire team would be implicated. They would contact FIFA and take all necessary measures against me and my team."

Morocco hosts the 2030 World Cup finals?

"If I were still the president of the Spanish Football Federation, the World Cup final would definitely not be held in Morocco. I can guarantee that the president of the Moroccan Football Federation would not even oppose me."