Current:Home > ScamsFIFA bans Spain's Luis Rubiales for 3 years for unwanted kiss at World Cup-Angel Dreamer Wealth Society D1 Reviews & Insights
FIFA bans Spain's Luis Rubiales for 3 years for unwanted kiss at World Cup
View Date:2024-12-24 00:24:26
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA banned ousted former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from the sport for three years on Monday for misconduct at the Women’s World Cup final where he forcibly kissed a player on the lips at the trophy ceremony.
FIFA did not publish details of the verdict reached by its disciplinary committee judges, who had investigated charges relating to “basic rules of decent conduct” and “behaving in a way that brings the sport of football and/or FIFA into disrepute.”
Rubiales also is under criminal investigation in Spain for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the team's 1-0 victory over England on Aug. 20 in Sydney, Australia. He denied wrongdoing to a judge in Madrid who imposed a restraining order for Rubiales not to contact Hermoso.
At the final whistle in Sydney, Rubiales had grabbed his crotch as a victory gesture in the exclusive section of seats with Queen Letizia of Spain and 16-year-old Princess Sofía standing nearby.
Rubiales was removed from office by FIFA judges during their investigation, and they also cited a third incident — “carrying the Spanish player Athenea del Castillo over his shoulder during the post-match celebrations” — in a ruling to explain why he was provisionally suspended.
The risk of witness tampering by Rubiales and his allies also was cited to justify the interim ban that is now confirmed to extend beyond the next men's World Cup in 2026 being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Rubiales resigned from his jobs in soccer in September after three weeks of defiance that increased pressure on him from the Spanish government and national-team players.
“After my swift suspension by FIFA, and the rest of the cases building against me, it is clear that I cannot return to the post,” Rubiales said on Sept. 10 when finally giving up the federation presidency he had held since 2018.
Rubiales also had to give up his vice presidency of European soccer body UEFA which paid him 250,000 euros ($265,000) each year. UEFA later thanked Rubiales for his service in a statement.
When Rubiales resigned, which was coordinated with an interview with a British cable news channel, he noted not wanting to be a distraction from Spain’s bid to host the men’s 2030 World Cup in a UEFA-backed project with Portugal and Morocco.
That bid has since been picked by FIFA as the only candidate to host the 2030 tournament in a plan that now also includes its former opponents Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Rubiales can request details of the FIFA disciplinary verdict within 10 days and then file an appeal, soccer’s world body said. He could file a further appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
veryGood! (1671)
Related
- Eva Longoria calls US 'dystopian' under Trump, has moved with husband and son
- Haason Reddick has requested a trade from the Jets after being a camp holdout, AP source says
- Meet Grant Ellis: Get to Know the New Bachelor From Jenn Tran’s Season
- Selling Sunset's Chelsea Lazkani Breaks Down in Tears Over Split in Season 8 Trailer
- Demure? Brain rot? Oxford announces shortlist for 2024 Word of the Year: Cast your vote
- An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 has struck the Los Angeles area, the USGS says
- How Kate Middleton’s Ring Is a Nod to Early Years of Prince William Romance
- Paige DeSorbo Shares Surprising Update on Filming Summer House With Pregnant Lindsay Hubbard & Carl Radke
- Mechanic dies after being 'trapped' under Amazon delivery van at Florida-based center
- Black bear mauls 3-year-old girl in tent at Montana campground
Ranking
- Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
- When do Hummingbirds leave? As migrations starts, how to spot the flitting fliers
- News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it
- Hoda Kotb Shares Reason Why She and Fiancé Joel Schiffman Broke Up
- Full House's John Stamos Shares Message to Costar Dave Coulier Amid Cancer Battle
- How Kate Middleton’s Ring Is a Nod to Early Years of Prince William Romance
- Connecticut Republicans pick candidates to take on 2 veteran Democrats in Congress
- New metal detectors delay students’ first day of school in one South Florida district
Recommendation
-
Georgia remains part of College Football Playoff bracket projection despite loss
-
All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant
-
New Massachusetts law bars circuses from using elephants, lions, giraffes and other animals
-
Left in Debby's wake: Storm floods homes, historic battlefield
-
U.S.-Mexico water agreement might bring relief to parched South Texas
-
'QUEEEEEN': Raygun of Olympics breakdancing fame spotted busting moves, gains fan in Adele
-
Horoscopes Today, August 11, 2024
-
RHONY's Pigeon-Themed Season 15 Trailer Will Have Bravo Fans Squawking