Luis Rubiales’ mother goes on hunger strike in church and tells Jenni Hermoso to ‘tell the truth’

Luis Rubiales’ mother went on a hunger strike, locked herself in a church and told Jenni Hermoso to “tell the truth”.

It’s the latest twist in an amazing story that has dominated Spanish football since the women’s team won the World Cup.

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Instead of celebrating their historic win, La Roja’s glory was overshadowed by the actions of RFEF president Rubiales, who embraced Hermoso after Spain beat England for the World Cup.

This led to huge backlash and calls for Rubiales to step down, which he refused to do at an extraordinary general meeting, where he also insisted the kiss was consensual.

But Hermoso released a statement insisting the kiss was against his will and was backed by players and coaches, including the Lionesses.

FIFA suspended Rubiales for 90 days pending an investigation and the RFEF also opened a sexual violence protocol against the president.

However, in a remarkable turn of events, Rubiales’ mother Angeles Bejar locked herself in a local church in Montril, according to COPE.

She has started a hunger strike and refuses to eat to protest against the “manhunt” against her son.

She also demanded that Hermoso “tell the truth” about the incident.

“They’re doing something to my son that he doesn’t deserve,” she said. “He is incapable of hurting anyone.”

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As well as kissing Hermoso, Rubiales was criticized for a series of inappropriate moments during the World Cup final.

He was spotted grabbing his crotch in the company of Queen Letizia and her teenage daughter as Spain beat England.

And on the pitch, he was seen parading around the pitch carrying Spanish players on his shoulder.

Spain’s female coaches have all resigned in protest against Rubiales and his actions, leaving Jorge Vilda alone.

Rubiales has been banned from speaking to Hermoso or those close to her by FIFA, as well as the RFEF, who threatened her with legal action on Saturday.

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