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Disgraced former Spanish football president Luis Rubiales has lost his appeal against the three-year ban on all football-related activities imposed on him by FIFA.
A statement from FIFA said: ‘Among other considerations, the Appeals Committee was reassuringly satisfied that Mr Rubiales, during and after the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final, behaved in a manner contrary to the principles set out in Article 13 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
Article 13 of the Disciplinary Code refers to violations of the principles of fair play and offensive behavior.
Rubiales kissed footballer Jenni Hermoso on the lips without consent after Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory against England in August.
Hermoso filed a legal complaint after speaking out about the kiss not being consensual, sparking global outrage over the treatment of women in sports.
Luis Rubiales has lost his appeal against the three-year ban on all football-related activities
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Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips without her consent after Spain’s World Cup success
Hermoso celebrates winning the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after Spain emerged victorious
FIFA had initially banned Rubiales for 90 days, but has now extended the ban to three years.
A FIFA statement released on Monday said: ‘The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has banned Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), from all football-related activities at national and international level for three years after finding that he acted contrary to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). violation of Article 13 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.”
After Spain’s 1-0 win over England in the World Cup final, Rubiales was seen grabbing Hermoso’s face and kissing her on the lips.
Hermoso was quick to point out that it was a non-consensual incident, which led to a number of Spanish players signing a statement saying they would refuse to play for the national team until Rubiales was removed.
Although the former president argued otherwise to Hermoso, he refused to resign until he finally resigned on September 10.
The incident completely overshadowed Spain’s victory at the World Cup and sparked a global discussion about sexism in women’s sport at the highest level.
Hermoso said the kiss after Spain’s World Cup victory in Sydney was not consensual
This is the moment when the male president of the Spanish FA Rubiales grabs one of La Roja’s World Cup winning players Hermoso and kisses her on the mouth
Spanish FA president Rubiales (right) wrapped his arms around Spanish striker Hermoso and gave her a big hug while whispering in her ear
Rubiales, 46, remains under criminal investigation in Spain and denies any wrongdoing.
Last month, a court issued a restraining order banning Rubiales from coming within 200 yards of Hermoso or contacting her.
Rubiales was also seen carrying Spanish player Athenea del Castillo over his shoulder during the post-match World Cup victory celebrations and was spotted by cameras grabbing his crotch to mark the win.
Queen Letizia of Spain and 16-year-old Princess Sofía were standing nearby when he did so.