FIFA Rejects Rubiales' Appeal Against Three-Year Suspension

The Appeals Committee of the International Football Federation (FIFA) confirmed on Friday the three-year suspension of "Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation, after rejecting his appeal." Rubiales has been barred from undertaking any football-related activities for three years since October 30, following his kiss with player Jenni Hermoso, which was alleged not to be consensual. The incident occurred on the podium after Spain's victory over England in the Women's World Cup last August.