Fifa are investigating the conduct of Spain’s football association president, Luis Rubiales, after the team’s World Cup final win on Sunday
Rubiales kissed player and grabbed his crotch in celebrationFifa has opened disciplinary proceedings in relation to the conduct of the Spanish football association president, Luis Rubiales, in relation to his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.
“The events may constitute violations of article 13 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Fifa Disciplinary Code. The Fifa disciplinary committee will only provide further information on these disciplinary proceedings once it has issued a final decision on the matter. Fifa reiterates its unwavering commitment to respecting the integrity of all individuals and strongly condemns any behaviour to the contrary.”
Rubiales issued an apology via video on Monday for kissing Hermoso, but the Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez described the apology as “insufficient”. The Spanish FA has called an extraordinary general assembly for Friday in response to the matter, while confirming it has opened internal proceedings.The world players’ union, Fifpro, had called on Fifa to open proceedings against Rubiales in a statement issued on Wednesday.
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