• Fifa open disciplinary proceedings over behaviour at final
  • Rubiales kissed player and grabbed his crotch in celebration

Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings in relation to the conduct of the Spanish football association president, Luis Rubiales, in relation to his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday.

Rubiales has faced heavy criticism after he kissed Spain player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips during the trophy celebration. He also grabbed his crotch while celebrating Spain’s 1-0 victory over England, while standing metres away from Spain’s Queen Letizia and her teenage daughter, Sofia.

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