FIFA suspends Rubiales from football activities for 90 days

RFEF President is also forbidden to contact the football player Hermoso

Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee Jorge Ivan Palacio interim dismissed President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales from any activity related to football, at the national and international levels.

The suspension of Rubiales is scheduled for 90 days until the completion of the disciplinary proceedings opened against the Spanish functionary on August 24.

Rubiales and RFEF representatives are also required to refrain (directly or through third parties) from contact with the Spanish national team player Jennifer Hermoso and her close circle.

During the 2023 Women’s World Cup final and after Spain’s historic 1-0 victory over England, 46-year-old Rubiales let his emotions run wild. In particular, he kissed Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony. And her colleague Athenaeus del Castillo, the official put on his shoulder and carried around the field.

Rubiales refused to resign as president of the RFEF. At the same time, the players of the Spanish national team refused to play for the national team as long as the federation has the current leadership.

Source: Sportarena

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