Spain’s secretary of sport, Victor Francos, has backed Fifa’s decision to suspend Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities for 90 days. Francos, speaking at a ceremony to mark the start of the 2023 Vuelta a España cycle race in Barcelona on Saturday, said: “We totally respect Fifa’s decision. It reinforces our government’s position regarding the path we have started in this case.”
Rubiales, the president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), kissed Jenni Hermoso after the triumphant Women’s World Cup final, pulling her towards him. The kiss occurred during a presentation ceremony after the 1-0 win over England, which the Spain player later stated was non-consensual. Rubiales has since refused to resign from his position and the RFEF has threatened legal action against Hermoso for refusing to accept Rubiales’ version of events.
Spanish FA chief admits kiss ‘somewhat tarnished’ Women’s World Cup win
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