FIFA suspends Spanish soccer federation president over conduct, unwanted kiss
FIFA suspends Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for kissing national player Jennifer Hermoso without her consent. FIFA announced Saturday that it has suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales while a committee investigates his behavior at the Women's World Cup final, where he kissed a player on the lips. Nearly the entire coaching staff has resigned amid the controversy. Rubiales refused to resign from his position at an emergency meeting on Friday. He faced intense pressure from the Spanish government, players, soccer clubs and officials to leave his post. Spain beat England 1-0 to take home the World Cup title. Luis Rubiales, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation looks on prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Spain and Sweden at Eden Park on Aug. 15, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. Maja Hitij/FIFA via Getty Images "FIFA reiterates its absolute commitment to respect ...