FIFA announced Monday that it has banned former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for three years over violations of the organization’s disciplinary code.
Spain soccer star Jenni Hermoso had accused Rubiales of grabbing and kissing her without her consent during on-field celebration’s of the country’s first Women’s World Cup title in August. FIFA already had provisionally suspended Rubiales for 90 days as it conducted its investigation, and he resigned as Spanish soccer federation president in September. He also faces charges of sexual assault and coercion in Spain.