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World soccer governing body FIFA’s appeal committee confirmed yesterday their three-year ban on Luis Rubiales after dismissing an appeal by the former head of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Rubiales was banned for three years from all football-related activities on October 30 after kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, allegedly without consent, following Spain’s Women’s World Cup final win over England in August.
FIFA said it had come to a decision after conducting a hearing. However, the decision may still be appealed before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
“The Appeal Committee was comfortably satisfied that Mr Rubiales behaved in a manner contrary to the principles enshrined under article 13 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code during and after the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup,” FIFA said. – SuperSport.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter