Luis Rubiales suspended by Fifa following Hermoso kiss
Fifa’s Disciplinary Committee stated he will probably be suspended from “all football-related activities at national and international level” for an preliminary interval of 90 days following his conduct on the Women’s World Cup remaining in Sydney final weekend.
“The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee and in order to preserve, among other factors, the fundamental rights of the national soccer team player Ms Jennifer Hermoso and the good order of the disciplinary proceedings before this disciplinary body, has issued two additional directives (article 7 FDC) by which he orders Mr Luis Rubiales to refrain, through himself or third parties, from contacting or attempting to contact the professional player of the Spanish national football team Ms. Jennifer Hermoso or her close environment,” a press release from Fifa added.
“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee will not provide any further information on these disciplinary proceedings until a final decision has been taken.“FIFA reiterates its absolute commitment to respect the integrity of all persons and therefore condemns with the utmost vigor any behavior to the contrary.”
Luis Rubiales congratulates Salma Paralluelo on the World Cup remaining
/ PAEarlier on Saturday, the Spanish FA said it will take legal action over Jenni Hermoso’s comments about its president.
In protest in opposition to the Spanish soccer chief, 11 members of Jorge Vilda’s teaching group resigned and criticised Rubiales’ feedback. They additionally stated his account “does not reflect” the occasions which adopted Spain’s win.
Hermoso stated on Friday she didn’t consent to be kissed by Rubiales, in a press release by gamers’ union Futpro during which she stated “in no case did I seek to raise (lift) the president”.
But the Spanish federation has questioned her model of occasions and stated: “The evidence is conclusive. Mr President has not lied.”
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) stated: “The RFEF and Mr President will demonstrate each of the lies that are spread either by someone on behalf of the player or, if applicable, by the player herself.
“The RFEF and the President, given the seriousness of the content of the press release from the Futpro union, will initiate the corresponding legal actions.”
On Friday, 81 players confirmed they will not play for Spain’s women’s team until Rubiales is removed from his post.
Despite sparking outrage within and outside of Spain, Rubiales refused to resign throughout a gathering on Friday.
“I will not resign,” Rubiales repeated 4 instances in fast succession on the assembly earlier than blaming “false feminists” for making him the sufferer of a “social assassination”.