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Luis Rubiales: From sullying Women's World Cup to a Spanish soccer outcast

One week after the president of the Spanish soccer federation kissed a player during the Women's World Cup awards ceremony, his reputation is in tatters and he's out of his job. Luis Rubiales, whose leadership of Spanish soccer had already been marked by successes tinged with scandal, wrecked his career by offending millions worldwide with his conduct at the final in Sydney, Australia, when he also grabbed his crotch in a victory gesture. A day after he was provisionally suspended by FIFA for 90 days, Spain awoke on Sunday to headlines like the one in El Pais: Spain no longer tolerates men like Rubiales. FIFA moved against Rubiales after he refused to step down and defiantly told an emergency assembly of his federation on Friday that he was the victim of a witch hunt by false feminists. On a day that will go down as one of the ugliest in Spanish soccer, Rubiales said that forward Jenni Hermoso had consented to the mutual kiss. Hermoso replied in two statements to say that was false

Spain's Luis Rubiales-Jenni Hermoso case: Everything you need to know

Fifa banned Luis Rubiales on Aug 26, 2023, for his conduct at the Women's World Cup final, wherein he kissed a player on the lips without her consent among other things

FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer president Rubiales for his conduct

The International Federation of Association Football opened a disciplinary case against Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales on Thursday for his behaviour at the recently-concluded FIFA Women's World Cup final. The soccer body's disciplinary committee will weigh if Rubiales violated "the basic rules of decent conduct and behaving in a way that brings the sport of football and/or FIFA into disrepute. Rubiales kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy and medal ceremony on Sunday after the country's 1-0 win over England in Sydney, Australia. Minutes earlier, Rubiales grabbed his crotch as a victory gesture in the exclusive section of seats with Queen Letizia of Spain and 16-year-old Princess Sofa standing nearby. Hermoso has said she did not like the kiss and the national players' union representing her which Rubiales once led called Wednesday for his conduct to not go unpunished. FIFA responded Thursday. FIFA reiterates its unwavering commitment to respec

Google Doodle celebrates Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup win, details here

Google is marking Spain's debut title win at the FIFA Women's World Cup with an extraordinary illustration. Spain has become the first team to hold the under-17, under-20 titles simultaneously

Women need to convince us men on equality: Fifa prez Gianni Infantino

The winning team in this year's tournament will receive $10.5 million, with $6.2 million earmarked for distribution to its players

Indian FIFA star Charanjot Singh dominates Asian Games 2022 seeding event

India's Charanjot Singh secured the top-seeding in South Asia at next month's Asian Games in Hangzhou after producing overwhelming performances against Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in seeding event for FIFA e-sport. One of India's best FIFAe player, Charanjot's gameplay was based on precision and strategy, as he proved too good for the three opponents. While he outclassed Sameer Gurung of Nepal and Dishan Sheruban Nithianathan of Sri Lanka 2-1 respectively, Charanjot defeated Oytijjho Al Aff Tajwar Majumder of Bangladesh 2-0 to stay unbeaten in the event and gain a favourable seeding. "Reflecting on the results, I feel proud to have got the opportunity to showcase my skills and gain a favourable seeding for India," said the Chandigarh-born Charanjot in a media release. "I had put in long hours of practice and strategising in order to prepare for my opponents, and I am glad that it all worked to perfection. "The level of competition at the Asian Games will be fierce, but I have

Ronaldo breaks Gerd Muller's record, tops the chart of most headers

Ronaldo has broken the record of Gerd Muller and now has the most number of goals with his head. Ronaldo reached the spot on Tuesday, playing against US Monastir in the Arab Championships Club

AIFF Medical Committee discuss protocols for standardized medical guideline

The Medical Committee recommended holding a seminar on sports medicine in collaboration with the AFC after a suggestion was made by the Secretary-General

FIFA wins at CAS in latest ruling of legal battle with soccer player agents

FIFA won the latest ruling of an international, multi-case fight by soccer player agents to block rules that would regulate their industry and cap their fees. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said it dismissed in their entirety arguments put forth by the Zurich-based Professional Football Agents Association, which brought the case. FIFA said the ruling fully confirms the legality, validity and proportionality of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations. However, it was unclear how the Swiss-based sports court's verdict will weigh on national-level cases now in process brought by agents in several different countries, including Switzerland, plus a complaint filed with the European Commission in Brussels. FIFA approved the agent rules last year that are due to take effect on October 1 after thousands of agents worldwide have had the chance to take a USD 600 examination in either April or September. The most controversial aspect of the rules limit an agent's earnings at 10% of a transfe

2 killed in Auckland shooting, gunman dead, hours before FIFA Women's WC

The man contained himself in an elevator shaft in the upper levels of the building and engaged with police before being found dead later

FIFA Women's World Cup turns the spotlight on an unequal playing field

From prize money to exposure, players struggle against biases despite ranking higher than the men

FIFA bans Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr from registering new players

FIFA banned Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr from registering any new signing to the clubs. The club signed Ronaldo early this year with a staggering annual salary of £173 million in the Gulf state

India had the chance to host Lionel Messi's Argentina but not enough funds

Argentina were keen to play a friendly match in India, but the AIFF had trouble arranging he required funds

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 to lift their maiden trophy

Forward Luciano Rodriguez scored late as Uruguay secured their first Under-20 World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Italy here.

Fifa made false claims about 'carbon-neutral' World Cup: Swiss regulator

FIFA made false claims about last year's World Cup in Qatar being carbon neutral, an advertising regulator in Switzerland said Wednesday. FIFA was not able to provide proof that the claims were accurate, the federally recognized Swiss Commission for Fairness said in its judgment into complaints filed from five countries. The commission said it advised FIFA to refrain from making unsubstantiated claims in the future. Particularly the claim that the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was climate- or carbon-neutral. FIFA said in a statement it would analyze the recommendations and had the right of appeal. The ruling is not legally binding. Qatar spent more than $200 billion on a decade-long construction program of mostly air-conditioned projects to prepare for hosting the soccer tournament in the gas-rich emirate. It relied on using hundreds of thousands of migrant laborers working in widely criticized conditions. Seven of the eight stadiums used including one with a facade of shipping ..

FIFA U20 WC: Italy see off Colombia to advance to 3rd successive semifinal

Jhojan Torres gave Colombia a lifeline with a superb curling effort from just outside Italy's penalty area, but it proved to be a mere consolation

FIFA U20 WC: Debutants Israel knockout Brazil by 3-2 to enter semifinal

Israel will now play the winner of the match between USA and Uruguay in the semifinals

Football: India qualify for FIFAe Nations Cup for second straight season

The tournament is considered the pinnacle event of FIFA esports among the Member Associations of the governing body of world football

FIFA awards 2022: Winners list, category, and nominees

This was the seventh FIFA football award ceremony since its inception in 2016, check out the full FIFA awards 2022 winners list

FIFA Football awards: Lionel Messi, Alexia Putellas crowned Best players

Mary Earps was voted the Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper after a year in which she lifted the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 with the Lionesses