International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) said it has imposed a three-year ban on former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales following his forced kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso, AFP reported on Monday. The Zurich-based world football governing body did not publish details of the verdict reached by its disciplinary committee, …
Luis Rubiales, who once stood as a powerful figure in Spanish football, tendered his resignation late on September 10, finally bowing to enormous public and legal pressure. This move follows a slew of controversies that began with his inappropriate behaviour during Spain’s triumph in the Women’s World Cup in August in Sydney, Australia. Only days …
Spanish football federation on Tuesday apologized for the ‘unacceptable’ behavior of Luis Rubiales for kissing player Jenni Hermoso following the victory of Spain in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final. The incident sparked a row in the football world after which the International Football Association FIFA suspended Luis Rubiales. Notably, the Spanish football federation has …
Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales was suspended from office on Saturday amid a brewing controversy over a kiss at the Women’s World Cup final. The former defender has been removed from soccer duties for 90 days “pending the disciplinary proceedings opened” against him. The development came mere hours after he refused to resign from …