The president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantinoreacted for the first time to the case of the forced kiss of the patron of the Spanish Federation, Luis Rubialesto the player Jenni Beautifulestimating this Thursday at instagram that “this should never have happened”.
“Unfortunately, the well-deserved celebration of these magnificent champions was marred by what happened after the final whistle. And what continued to happen in the days that followed.”wrote infantino about the scandal of the kiss of rubiales to the soccer player during the trophy delivery ceremony in sydneyjust after the end of the Women’s World Cup won by Spain against England (1-0) on August 20.
“This should never have happened. But it did happen and the FIFA disciplinary bodies immediately assumed their responsibility, taking the necessary measures. Disciplinary proceedings will continue their legitimate course.”he added.
The FIFA opened on August 24 a disciplinary file against Luis Rubiales and then provisionally suspended him from all football activity, national and international, for ninety days, while what happened is investigated.
“For our part, we must continue to focus on how we can continue to support women and women’s football in the future. On and off the pitch. Upholding true values and respecting the players as individuals and their fantastic performances.”added infantino in his message, which he accompanied with photographs in which he appears together with the Spanish soccer players on the podium of the world.
Luis Rubialeswhose forced kiss has sparked a wave of international outrage, was also denounced by the Spanish government before the Administrative Court of Sport (TAD) of his country.
If he tadcompetent in Spain In sports matters, it deems the executive’s complaint admissible and decides to open a file, the government may then, within a period of 48 hours, suspend Rubiales from his duties until the case is judged on the merits of the matter.
The presidents of the regional Spanish football federations, summoned by the interim president Pedro Rocharequested on Monday the resignation of Luis Rubiales.
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