This Thursday, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee opened a disciplinary investigation into the president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, after the controversial hug and kiss on the lips of the player Jenni Hermoso, the day Spain won the World Cup. women’s soccer. .
“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has informed Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation, today that it is opening a disciplinary file against him for the events that occurred during the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on 20 August 2023”, can be read in a statement published on the FIFA website.
According to the organization, Rubiales’ actions during the title celebration in Sydney, Australia, may “constitute violations of paragraphs 1 and 2 of article 13 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.” The article refers to “offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play“.
Reinforcing that it “vehemently condemns” behaviors that disrespect the integrity of people, FIFA also adds that “more information on this disciplinary investigation will only be given when a final decision is made on the matter.”
After the controversy generated, Luis Rubiales published a video apologizing and admitting that he was wrong.
The player Jenni Hermoso said that she was taken by surprise and turned to her union on Wednesday to request sanctions against the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
News updated at 14:16
Source: TSF
