FIFA president says World Cup kissing scandal ‘spoiled’ Spain’s celebration

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded Thursday to the controversy over Spanish Soccer Federation President Luis Rubiales kissing Spanish national team forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the awards ceremony of the World Cup. 

In an Instagram post, Infantino said the Spanish celebration after winning the World Cup was "spoiled" by Rubiales kissing Hermoso, according to Reuters. 

Spanish Soccer Federation President Luis Rubiales speaks during an emergency general assembly meeting in Las Rozas, Spain, Friday Aug. 25, 2023. (Real Federación Española de Fútbol/Europa Press via AP)

"The well-deserved celebrations for these magnificent champions were spoiled by what happened after the final whistle," Infantino, who was at the presentation, wrote on Instagram on Thursday.

"And what continued to happen in the following days. This should never have happened. FIFA's disciplinary bodies immediately assumed their responsibility and took the necessary actions."

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FIFA provisionally suspended Rubiales last week from all football-related activities at the national and international level for 90 days by FIFA following his refusal to resign on Friday. 

"The disciplinary proceedings will continue their legitimate course," Infantino continued. "On our side, we should continue to focus on how to further support women and women's football in future, both on and off the pitch."

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, center, getting into the field during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium