The FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced this Monday morning, October 30, that the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, has been suspended from football-related activities for a period of three years.
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The entity that governs world football announced that the sanction was imposed due to the violation of article 13 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. During this year’s Women’s World Cup ceremony, won by Spain, Rubiales forced a kiss on world champion Jennifer Hermoso, which triggered a crisis in Spanish football.
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The then leader of the federation was initially removed from office for a period of 90 days and subsequently removed from his position. Furthermore, he was the target of an investigation by the Spanish Public Ministry, facing accusations of sexual assault and coercion, in addition to being ordered to maintain a minimum distance from Hermoso.
In the wake of this scandal, the coach who led Spain to win the title, Jorge Vilda, also left his position, being fired by the new management of the Royal Spanish Football Federation. As informed by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Luis Rubiales was notified this Monday morning about his suspension. The former president has the right to appeal the decision to the organization’s Appeals Committee.