ALBAWABA Ángeles Béjar, the mother of Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, has entered her third consecutive day of a hunger strike, a poignant expression of protest that has led to her hospitalization on Wednesday.
Her courageous stand comes in direct response to the series of sanctions that have been imposed on her son, Luis Rubiales, owing to a seemingly innocent act – his affectionate kiss shared with Jenni Hermoso, a prominent player on the Spanish Women's National Team.
Due to the relentless nature of her hunger strike, Ángeles Béjar's health has significantly declined, compelling her admission to the hospital.
This drastic measure is an emphatic demonstration of her strong objection to the sanctions that have been placed upon her son, Luis.
In a poignant revelation, the priest shared that it was Luis Rubiales himself who urged his mother to seek medical attention.
He expressed concern over her wellbeing, highlighting that she was grappling with physical discomforts such as swelling due to the prevailing heat and other contributing factors. Fatigue and anxiety had also begun to take their toll on her.
The catalyst for this sequence of events traces back to the closing moments of the Women's World Cup match between Spain and England, an event that crowned the Spanish women as champions.
However, the exuberant celebration was accompanied by swift and intense criticism aimed at Luis Robiales, the former head of the Spanish Football Federation.
His decision to embrace Jennifer Hermoso and share a kiss during the victory ceremony ignited a barrage of scrutiny.
The repercussions for Robiales have been severe. Various penalties have been levied against him, including a temporary suspension by FIFA, the global governing body for football, as investigations into the matter proceed.
Simultaneously, a formal inquiry by the Spanish parliamentary authorities has been initiated to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct stemming from the same incident.
