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FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup win kiss (apnews.com)

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GENEVA (AP) — FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales on Saturday while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s victory.

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[–] HeartyBeast@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And how do you FIFA is going to sack the president of the Spanish FA?

[–] FoundTheVegan@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Spain's sports law states that if someone is found to have engaged in "very serious misconduct" they could be removed. He could also be disqualified from holding office in a sporting body for a period of between two and five years.

[–] HeartyBeast@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Who do you think FIFA is? What do you think the Spanish FA is?