The Former President of the Spanish Football Federation Launches NFT Collection
The former president of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales, who currently stands accused of sexual assault, has launched an NFT collection to support ‘real equality.’
Rubiales’ NFT Collection Featuring a Childhood Image
Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) who resigned amid accusations of sexual assault, has launched his own collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The collection features an image of Rubiales as a child.
The Moon Labs Collaborates with Rubiales for NFT Collection
In a post on Jan. 16, Rubiales shared a letter from a South Korean company called The Moon Labs, which stated that he “made a small mistake in the women’s World Cup.” The Moon Labs created an NFT collection to honor Rubiales’ contributions to Spanish and global football. The collection is now available on OpenSea, a marketplace for digital collectibles.
“This can be a risky challenge for [us] as a company. But we are convinced, we believe we are doing the correct and for this reason, we started.”
The Moon Labs
The Rubiales NFT Collection on OpenSea
The Rubiales NFT collection consists of 170 items and is available on OpenSea. The creator of the collection earns 10% in royalties. The description of the NFT collection highlights Rubiales’ achievements as a professional athlete and his childhood experiences, effectively portraying his story.
Rubiales’ Resignation and FIFA Ban
Rubiales resigned from his position in September 2023 after a scandal involving a non-consensual kiss he gave to Spain player Jenni Hermoso during the Women’s World Cup final. In October 2023, FIFA banned Rubiales from all football activities for three years.
Hot Take: Luis Rubiales Launches NFT Collection Amid Controversy
Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, has launched an NFT collection despite facing accusations of sexual assault and controversy surrounding his resignation. The collection features an image of Rubiales as a child and aims to support “real equality.” Collaborating with The Moon Labs, Rubiales’ NFTs are now available on OpenSea. Despite potential risks, The Moon Labs believes in the project and hopes to honor Rubiales’ contributions to Spanish and global football. The Rubiales NFT collection consists of 170 items, showcasing his achievements as an athlete and childhood experiences. However, Rubiales’ reputation has been tarnished, leading to his resignation and a three-year ban from FIFA.
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