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Suspended Rubiales Vows To Appeal 3-Year Ban From Football
Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish football federation, has sworn to challenge his three-year suspension from any football-related activity.
Rubiales kissed Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips following her side’s 1-0 win over England in the Women’s World Cup final in August.
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The 33-year-old claims that the kiss was not consensual, and she went on to file a formal grievance against Rubiales. In September, the former president of the Spanish football federation resigned from his position.
The disgraced former president has stated he will file an appeal against the punishment after FIFA confirmed on Monday that he would serve a three-year ban for violating article 13 of its disciplinary code.