FIFA Opens Disciplinary Action Against Spanish Football Chief
- Spanish women’s football league asks for Rubiales’ removal
- Rubiales grabbed forward Hermoso’s head and kissed her
Luis Rubiales
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FIFA has opened opened disciplinary proceedings against the head of Spain’s football association, following inappropriate behavior during the Women’s World Cup final.
The decision from football’s ruling body follows intense criticism from both athletes and politicians over the actions of Luis Rubiales, after he kissed one of the players on the mouth after Spain’s first Women’s World Cup victory.