2023-08-24 12:45:00
The world football association (FIFA) has initiated disciplinary proceedings once morest the Spanish association president Luis Rubiales because of the kiss affair. “FIFA reaffirms its unreserved commitment to respecting the integrity of all individuals and therefore strongly condemns any behavior to the contrary,” said the world governing body on Thursday. No further information would be given until the “final decision”. Rubiales kissed the player Jennifer Hermoso on the mouth at the award ceremony following winning the World Cup final last Sunday. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee is investigating a violation of Article 13 of its own regulations, which is entitled “Offending behavior and breaches of the principles of fair play”. Rubiales is Vice President of the European Football Union (UEFA).
The behavior of the 46-year-old had triggered criticism and outrage. “What we have seen is unacceptable,” said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Spanish federation called an extraordinary general assembly for this Friday. Rubiales had – with a delay – admitted a mistake on Monday. He kissed Hermoso on the mouth “spontaneously” and “without any bad intentions or bad will”.
Meanwhile, US soccer star Megan Rapinoe recognized “a deep level of misogyny and sexism in this association and in this man” in the incident. The 38-year-old said in an interview to the portal “The Athletic”: “What kind of upside-down world do we actually live in? On the biggest stage where you should celebrate, Jenni (Hermoso) has to be physically attacked by this guy.”
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