Rubiales' announcement that he would not resign as Spain FA president, following his unsolicited kiss of Spain player Jenni Hermoso, was a shock. Yet his entire five-year tenure has been marked by controversy and allegations.
Rubiales' behaviour earlier on Monday, saying the kiss was"no big deal" and blaming"the emotion of the moment."Back in Spain, the issue dominated the news. Sanchez said Rubiales' apology was"insufficient and inadequate." Acting Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz said he must stand down.The pressure continued to mount.
It said in a statement on Saturday:"The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Jorge Ivan Palacio , in use of the powers granted by article 51 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code , has decided today to provisionally suspend Mr. Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level. This suspension, which will be effective as of today, is for an initial period of 90 days, pending the disciplinary proceedings opened against Mr. Luis Rubiales on Thursday, Aug.
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