Spanish FA President Suspended by FIFA for Controversial Kiss: The Shocking Truth Behind Jenni Hermoso Affair
FIFA suspends Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales for 90 days over his conduct following Women’s World Cup final; Rubiales barred from contacting Jenni Hermoso or her associates; Spain players demand his removal, refusing to play until then
Luis Rubiales has been temporarily suspended by FIFA after his actions at the women's World Cup final. Despite widespread criticism, Rubiales has chosen to remain in his position, even after the controversy surrounding his decision to kiss Jenni Hermoso on the lips as she received her medal following Spain's 1-0 victory over England in Sydney last weekend.
FIFA has further instructed Rubiales and the Spanish FA to refrain from contacting the World Cup champion or any individuals in her proximity. On Friday, Hermoso explicitly stated her lack of consent regarding the kiss, prompting her country's football federation (RFEF) to declare their intentions of pursuing legal action against the forward's remarks about Rubiales.
Rubiales was initially anticipated to resign on Friday following the kiss controversy. However, he surprised everyone by asserting himself as the target of a witch-hunt led by "false feminists" during an extraordinary address at the Spanish football federation's general assembly. This ignited a strong reaction from Hermoso and her fellow teammates, who declared their refusal to represent Spain in future matches, just days after achieving their first-ever World Cup victory.
