FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales

Rubiales has faced heavy criticism because his of behaviour in the wake of the county's win at the Women's World Cup on Sunday 

POLITICAL FOOTBALL: FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales, pictured centre (Manu Fernandez/AP)

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales in relation to his conduct at the World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.

Rubiales has faced heavy criticism after he grabbed his crotch in celebration of Spain’s victory over England, while stood metres away from Spain’s Queen Letizia and her teenage daughter Sofia.