CNN —Luis de la Fuente, the manager of the Spanish men’s national team, has apologized for visibly applauding the speech of beleaguered soccer chief Luis Rubiales at an assembly last Friday.
De la Fuente was seen clapping at the event in the front row of the assembly on August 25, alongside women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda, who was doing the same.
I believe that criticism was deserved, I understand it and I apologize,” de la Fuente continued, adding that he would not be resigning despite facing criticism for his apparent show of support.
I’ve made reference to it before: I’m on the side of equality and respect.”When reporters asked why his response had taken so long, de la Fuente apologized further.
“It was a human mistake, I was under a lot of psychological pressure and I am sorry,” he said.
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