Luis Rubiales has been provisionally suspended from all football activity for an initial 90 days by Fifa with the Spanish football federation apologising for the ‘enormous damage’ caused by his actions.

The president of the Spanish FA faced widespread criticism after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain’s World Cup final victory over England.

Hermoso repeatedly insisted the kiss was not consensual with Rubiales refusing to step down from his position.

The 46-year-old has now been provisionally suspended for an initial 90 days while Fifa investigates his conduct at last month’s final in Sydney.

The RFEF have also released a statement, distancing themselves from Rubiales and promising major changes at the top of the organisation.

A statement from the Spanish federation read: ‘Those actions do not reflect at all the values of the whole Spanish society, its institutions, its representatives, its athletes and the leaders of Spanish sport.’

They added: ‘We are sorry that this incident has disrupted what should have been an ongoing celebration of football both for our national team and that of England’s Lionesses, who were a truly remarkable rival in a thrilling final.’

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