Luis Rubiales’ three-year ban for his conduct at Women’s World Cup final upheld

He appealed against the initial sanction but an appeals committee has agreed with the punishment imposed.

A FIFA appeals committee has upheld a three-year ban imposed on former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales. Pic: Isabel Infantes/PA

Luis Rubiales’ three-year ban over his conduct at last summer’s Women’s World Cup final has been upheld by FIFA’s appeals committee.

The former Spanish football federation (RFEF) president was sanctioned by FIFA’s disciplinary committee in October after he kissed Spain midfielder Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the final medal ceremony in Sydney in August.