Former Spanish Football Association president, Luis Rubiales, has been slapped with three years ban from all football-related activities for three years.
Following his behaviour at the Women’s World Cup final, he was suspended from football for 90 days by FIFA on August 26 to protect the investigation.
It all started after he kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony in Sydney on August 20.
Rubiales was also captured to have grabbed his crotch to celebrate Spain’s 1-0 victory over England and carried Spain player Athenea del Castillo over his shoulder during the post-match celebrations.
The embattled F.A President consequently resigned as the Spanish federation president and a UEFA vice president last month, and has now been penalized for a breach of article 13 of the FIFA disciplinary code.
Following the punishment, Rubiales has opened up about his plans to appeal the decision.
Furthermore, Luis Rubiales is under criminal investigation in Spain, but he has denied any wrongdoing.
In a statement, FIFA added: “Mr Rubiales has been notified of the terms of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s decision today. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
“He has 10 days in which to request a motivated decision, which, if requested, would subsequently be published on legal.fifa.com. The decision remains subject to a possible appeal before the FIFA Appeal Committee.
“FIFA reiterates its absolute commitment to respecting and protecting the integrity of all people and ensuring that the basic rules of decent conduct are upheld.”
