"Controversy Surrounds Spain's Soccer Chief Luis Rubiales Over Kiss with Women's World Cup Winner"

FIFA has suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, for 90 days after star player Jenni Hermoso accused him of a nonconsensual kiss during the celebrations of Spain's Women's World Cup victory. Rubiales has denied the allegations and called the kiss "spontaneous, mutual, euphoric, and consensual." The Spanish government has strongly denounced Rubiales' actions and is moving to get him suspended using a legal procedure before a sports tribunal. The player has won the support of her teammates, and all 23 members of the cup-winning squad, as well as 32 other squad members, have said they would not play internationals while Rubiales remains head of the federation. FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has also opened an investigation into Rubiales.
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