Former Spanish FA President Accused of 'Inappropriately Touching' England Players

Luis Rubiales, already banned by FIFA for three years, faces new allegations from FA chair Debbie Hewitt regarding his conduct at the Women's World Cup final.

Former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales has been accused of 'inappropriately touching' and 'forcefully kissing' England players at the Women's World Cup final, according to testimony from Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt.
Hewitt's statement, submitted to FIFA's disciplinary panel, alleges that Rubiales 'cupped and stroked' Laura Coombs's face and 'forcefully kissed' Lucy Bronze.
Rubiales, who was given a three-year ban from football by FIFA in October, has denied the allegations and accused Hewitt of 'hypocrisy', claiming she also hugged several players.
Hewitt's testimony was part of the evidence leading to Rubiales's ban, which was imposed following his conduct at the final, including kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso without her consent.
FIFA's disciplinary committee has released its written grounds for Rubiales' ban, stating that it considered more severe sanctions due to the 'seriousness and gravity of the incidents' and the 'profound negative impact' on the image of women's football.