" The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has today informed Mr Luis Rubiales, President of the RFEF, that it is opening disciplinary proceedings against him based on events that occurred after the final," FIFA said. The world football governing body added that the incident "may constitute a breach of article 13 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code."
RFEF President Celebrates World Cup Win With Women's Players
Spanish women's national team striker Hermoso issued a joint statement with Futpro (an organization dedicated to improving the status of women in world football) on August 23, calling for action against the President of the RFEF.
"We ask the RFEF to implement the necessary protocols, ensure that the rights of our players are respected and take the right measures," the statement said. "It is essential that our team is represented by figures who demonstrate their values of equality and respect in all areas. It is necessary to continue moving forward in the fight for equality, a fight that our players have led with determination, bringing us to where we are today."
Luis Rubiales hugs Spanish women's team after 2023 World Cup final
Amnesty International has also expressed support for Hermoso, who has called on the RFEF to take action over the “non-consensual kiss”. Several Spanish football organisations and women’s clubs have also called for Rubiales to resign. The RFEF has opened an investigation into Rubiales’s actions and is holding an emergency meeting on 25 August.
Mr Rubiales, 46, initially responded to his critics before apologising. But criticism of his behaviour has not abated. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez previously said Mr Rubiales' apology for the controversial kiss was "insufficient".
In the 2023 World Cup final, the Spanish women's team defeated England 1-0 to win the world championship for the first time.
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