Disciplined by FIFA for "conduct in violation of Article 13 of the Disciplinary Code

Luis Rubiales, the former president of Spain's national soccer federation who was accused of forcibly kissing a player in public, has been suspended for three years by Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

"The Disciplinary Committee has banned Mr. Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level for a period of three years for conduct in breach of Article 13 of the FIFA Disciplinary Statutes," FIFA said on its official channels on Tuesday.

Article 13 of FIFA's disciplinary code, which FIFA applied to Rubiales, covers "offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play.

This includes violating basic rules of decent conduct, 카지노사이트랭크 insulting natural or legal persons with insulting gestures, signals or language.

Rubiales received a 90-day suspension from FIFA and eventually stepped down as president. However, FIFA increased the punishment to include a three-year ban from all soccer-related activities.

"Mr. Rubiales may request the reasons for the decision (on the level of discipline) within 10 days, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the regulations. If requested, it will be published through official channels," FIFA explained, adding that the request "may be appealed to the FIFA Appeals Committee."

Rubiales is accused of forcibly kissing midfielder Henipher Hermos during a ceremony following Spain's victory at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia-New Zealand 2023, which concluded in August.

At the time, Rubiales claimed the behavior was consensual, which Hermès denied.

Following the Spanish court's statement, prosecutors are now investigating Rubiales on charges of sexual assault and coercion, according to media reports. 고스톱