Women's World Cup 'kiss storm' Spanish president could face hefty FIFA ban

Former Hamilton Accies player Luis Rubiales could be hit with the maximum penalty by FIFA after kissing Jenni Hermoso

FIFA could ban former Hamilton Accies player Luis Rubiales from all football for 15 years, after the Spanish FA president kissed striker Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain’s 1-0 Women’s World Cup final win over England.

In an earlier statement, the RFEF claimed images showed that Hermoso applied the force in an embrace to lift Rubiales’ feet off the ground, suggesting she consented to the kiss. Following this, 81 female players have said they will not represent Spain again until Rubiales has been removed from his post, in solidarity with Hermoso. Jorge Vilda’s entire backroom staff have resigned in protest. Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias has also said he won’t play for the men’s national team until this happens.

FIFA’s investigation is ongoing, but they could impose the maximum sanction of a 15-year ban, and Spanish prosecutors are looking into whether the incident amounts to sexual assault.

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