Fifa has initially suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, for 90 days.
During the medal ceremony following Spain’s victory in the Women’s World Cup final, Rubiales gave player Jenni Hermoso a kiss on the lips.
He asserts that the kiss was consensual, but Hermoso disputes this.
Rubiales and the football federation are not permitted to contact Hermoso, according to Fifa, in addition to the suspension from any football-related activity.
The Spanish Football Federation had earlier declared that it will file a lawsuit due to Hermoso’s remarks.
While Rubiales was still in charge, at least 81 female athletes said they would not compete for their country.
Asserting that “a social assassination is taking place” and vowing to “fight until the end,” Rubiales had refused to step down.
