FIFA gives ex-Spanish football federation president Rubiales 3 year ban

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Rubiales resigned from his job in football in September after weeks of defiance that increased pressure on him from the Spanish government and national team players.

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00:00 "Former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales says he'll appeal a decision

00:06 banning him from the sport for three years.

00:09 Rubiales kissed football player Jenny Hermoso on the lips during the final of the FIFA Women's

00:15 World Cup in August.

00:17 He said it was mutual but stepped down from his role in September.

00:21 On Monday, the sport's governing body said Rubiales had violated Article 13 of the FIFA

00:26 Disciplinary Code.

00:28 It relates to offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play.

00:32 [WHOOSH]

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