Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales banned for three years for forced kiss

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales banned for three years for forced kiss

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, …

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Kiss row: Spanish football federation apologises for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour of boss Luis Rubiales

Kiss row: Spanish football federation apologises for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour of boss Luis Rubiales

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 …

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Why has FIFA suspended Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales? Know more about World Cup final kiss row

Why has FIFA suspended Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales? Know more about World Cup final kiss row

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 …

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Kiss controversy at Women’s World Cup: Spain’s football chief issues apology, ‘Surely I was wrong’

Kiss controversy at Women’s World Cup: Spain’s football chief issues apology, ‘Surely I was wrong’

Spanish Football Federation Chief, Luis Rubiales, has issued an apology following an incident where he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the celebrations of Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory. This unexpected act triggered outrage, leading to calls for Rubiales’ resignation, including from Spain’s second deputy prime minister. “Surely I was …

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Watch: Spanish football chief kisses player after Women’s World Cup win; Spain’s star footballer ‘didn’t like it’

Watch: Spanish football chief kisses player after Women’s World Cup win; Spain’s star footballer ‘didn’t like it’

Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales finds himself at the centre of media attention after a surprising, post-victory gesture at the Women’s World Cup. The occasion, which marked Spain’s maiden triumph in the tournament, witnessed Rubiales sharing a moment of jubilation with Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso. Amid the celebratory atmosphere, Rubiales was photographed sharing a …

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