Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has been banned from all football-related activities for three years by FIFA.
FIFA confirmed the case against him concerned the events that occurred during the final of the Women’s World Cup on 20 August 2023, for which Rubiales had been provisionally suspended for an initial period of 90 days.
It added that the decision was subject to a possible appeal, which Rubiales has now confirmed he intends to pursue.
Article 13 of the Fifa disciplinary code relates to offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play.
Rubiales, 46, claimed the kiss at the post-match presentation ceremony was mutual but Hermoso has consistently said it was not.
