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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

‘I am willing to die:’ Luis Rubiales’ mother continues hunger strike locked inside church

EPA

The mother of suspended Spanish football president Luis Rubiales remains locked inside a church on hunger strike in protest against her son’s treatment after he kissed Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the World Cup final.

“I will remain here for as long as my body can,” Angeles Bejar messaged a Spanish TV station from inside the church in Motril, southern Spain. “I am willing to die for justice because my son is a decent person and it is not fair what they’re doing.”

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