The family feud surrounding former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales erupted into public spectacle this week after his uncle hurled eggs at him during the launch of a new book titled Killing Rubiales. Now, the man behind the outburst has spoken for the first time, insisting he feels fantastic and has no regrets.

The incident unfolded at a Barcelona venue as Rubiales promoted the book that attempts to recast his image following months of controversy, legal pressure, and international scrutiny. Instead, the event descended into chaos when his uncle, Juan Rubiales, emerged from the crowd to throw several eggs directly at him before being removed by security.

In comments given after the incident, Juan said he felt “brilliant, like I’ve just come back from a holiday,” dismissing any suggestion that he acted out of impulse. He said the confrontation had been premeditated and even joked that he originally planned to use breadsticks instead of eggs, claiming it would have been “more poetic.”

Luis Rubiales, already facing multiple legal battles linked to his behaviour as Spanish FA chief, has not publicly responded to the attack. His tenure has been defined by scandals including the forced-kiss controversy involving Spain player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, a moment that triggered resignations, protests, and lengthy investigations.

The book launch was intended to mark a reset. Instead, it reinforced the divisions that have followed the former administrator since his downfall, laying bare how deeply the fallout has fractured even his own family.

Analysts in Spain say the episode illustrates Rubiales’ ongoing struggle to shake his damaged public image. With court proceedings still active and public opinion largely against him, moments like this amplify the disconnect between his attempts at rehabilitation and the reality of lingering resentment.

Spanish media outlets report that no formal complaint has yet been filed over the egg attack, although Rubiales is said to be considering legal options. His uncle, however, insists he is unbothered, rhetorically asking, “Why would he sue me?”

The spectacle underscores the uneasy spotlight surrounding Rubiales as he attempts a comeback. For now, the public focus sits less on his literary ambitions and more on the messy theatre surrounding him.