Fifa suspended the president of Spanish football The world football governing body FIFA suspended 46-year-old Luis Rubiales from the presid...
Fifa suspended the president of Spanish football
The world football governing body FIFA suspended 46-year-old Luis Rubiales from the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation for kissing a female player.
Following the kiss of player Jenni Hermoso on her lips after Spain defeated England in the final of the World Cup, which caused a heated debate.
In addition to suspending him from the presidency of the Spanish Football Association, FIFA also banned Rubiales from participating in sports in Spain and at the international level.
Despite the repeated calls from inside and outside the country for him to step down before today's FIFA decision, Mr. Rubiales refused to resign.