FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales when its disciplinary committee suspended the now-ousted Spanish soccer president, the sport'S governing body said in a written verdict explaining the decision.
Soccer's governing body, FIFA, says ousted Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales was removed from office on Aug. 26 to protect an investigation into his conduct at the Women's World Cup final, including kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony.
The provisional ban was imposed "particularly so that potential testimonies could be given freely and without any type of pressure, fear or reprisals," FIFA disciplinary judge Jorge Palacio wrote. FIFA did not initially suspend Rubiales when it opened a case on Aug. 24 into incidents that occurred four days earlier in Sydney, Australia.The nine-page document said other incidents in the investigation include Rubiales grabbing his crotch while celebrating Spain's 1-0 win over England and "carrying the Spanish player Athenea del Castillo over his shoulder during the post-match celebrations.
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