Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales, who caused a furore when he grabbed player Jenni Hermoso's head and kissed her on the lips following Spain's victory at the Women's World Cup on Aug. 20, faces at least three legal and administrative challenges.
on Friday despite heavy pressure, said the kiss was "spontaneous, mutual, euphoric and consensual".
In the meantime, the prosecutor has started a pre-proceedings investigation, which would stop if Hermoso does not file a complaint within 15 days from being contacted.At the final, Rubiales was also seen grabbing his crotch in celebration while standing next to Queen Letizia and 16-year-old Princess Sofia. He has apologised for the gesture.
The Spanish government has strongly condemned Rubiales' actions but can not directly suspend or remove Rubiales from his post as president of the Spanish Royal Football Federation , which is a private institution. The committee can meet 48 hours after the TAD decision, at the earliest. Although Rubiales is already suspended, Spain's CSD said it would move ahead with its own case regardless.
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