Disgraced former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales has reacted angrily to FIFA’s decision to ban him for three years.
The governing body handed down the punishment for misconduct at the Women’s World Cup final where he forcibly kissed a player on the lips at the trophy ceremony.
FIFA did not publish details of the verdict reached by its disciplinary committee judges, who had investigated charges relating to “basic rules of decent conduct” and “behaving in a way that brings the sport of football and/or FIFA into disrepute”.
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Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s 1-0 victory over England in late August during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Sydney.
Minutes earlier, Rubiales grabbed his crotch as a victory gesture in the exclusive section of seats with Queen Letizia of Spain and 16-year-old Princess Sofía standing nearby.
After the FIFA decision was announced on Monday night, he took to X to vent his frustration.
“I will go to the last resort so that justice is done and the truth shines,” Rubiales wrote.
“Due to the many efforts of some politicians, media and institutions, the disproportion and injustice committed is becoming increasingly clear.
“PEOPLE, VERY MAJORITY, ARE CLEAR ABOUT IT.”
Rubiales resigned from his jobs in football in September after weeks of defiance that increased pressure on him from the Spanish government and national team players.
Rubiales can request the verdict within 10 days and then file an appeal to FIFA, football’s world body said.
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