World football bosses have made their first move as the defiant Luis Rubiales caused chaos in the sport.
federation president Luis Rubiales from office while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing a player without her consent.
Rubiales refused to resign from his presidency Friday at an emergency meeting where he had been expected to leave under intense pressure from the Spanish government, women’s players plus clubs and officials.The body’s disciplinary judges can impose sanctions on individuals ranging from warnings and fines to suspensions from the sport.
FIFA’s suspension should prevent Rubiales working in football or having contact with other officials. Palacio ordered 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,” FIFA said in a statement.
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