Rubiales to Reportedly Quit , Over Unsolicited Kiss of Hermoso.
On Aug. 24, FIFA's disciplinary committee announced proceedings against Luis Rubiales,
the president of the Spanish FA (RFEF).
The announcement followed Rubiales'
unsolicited kiss on Women's World Cup
winner Jenni Hermoso's lips.
The August 20 incident reportedly sparked
outrage and prompted Hermoso
to say such acts should "never go unpunished.".
The August 20 incident reportedly sparked
outrage and prompted Hermoso
to say such acts should "never go unpunished.".
The incident occurred as Rubiales
was presenting the team with their medals
after beating England 1-0 in the final. .
The incident occurred as Rubiales
was presenting the team with their medals
after beating England 1-0 in the final. .
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee
has informed Rubiales that it is
opening disciplinary proceedings against him based on the events
that occurred during the final, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee
has informed Rubiales that it is
opening disciplinary proceedings against him based on the events
that occurred during the final, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee
will only provide further information
on these disciplinary proceedings
once it has issued a final
decision on the matter, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee
will only provide further information
on these disciplinary proceedings
once it has issued a final
decision on the matter, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.
FIFA reiterates its unwavering
commitment to respecting the
integrity of all individuals and
strongly condemns any
behavior to the contrary, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.
FIFA reiterates its unwavering
commitment to respecting the
integrity of all individuals and
strongly condemns any
behavior to the contrary, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.
RFEF said it will hold a meeting on
August 25 to deal with the fallout of the incident
and determine Rubiales' future role with FIFA.
RFEF said it will hold a meeting on
August 25 to deal with the fallout of the incident
and determine Rubiales' future role with FIFA.
After encountering backlash, Rubiales apologized, but Spain's acting prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, called his words "insufficient and inadequate.".
After encountering backlash, Rubiales apologized, but Spain's acting prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, called his words "insufficient and inadequate.".
Calls for Rubiales' resignation have mounted around the globe, and it appears he will oblige. .
ESPN reports that sources say
Rubiales plans to resign on Aug. 25