Global governing body of soccer FIFA banned ex-Spanish Federation president Luis Rubiales for misconduct following backlash over his kiss of a top Spanish soccer player following the women's World Cup in August.

<div class="block">Global governing body of soccer FIFA banned ex-Spanish Federation president Luis Rubiales for misconduct following backlash over his kiss of a top Spanish soccer player following the women&#39;s World Cup in August.</div>

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FIFA Bans Ex-Spanish Federation President For 3 Years

And FIFA banned the former head of Spain's Football Association from the sport for three years at both the national and international level. FIFA said Luis Rubiales violated his disciplinary code. He can appeal the decision in the next 10 days. Rubiales is also being investigated by the Spanish National Court. Now he was initially suspended in August after Spain's victory in the women's World Cup when he was seen kissing player Jenny Hermosa during a celebration, Hermosa said that the kiss where he is seen holding her head was non consensual.