Luis Rubiales, the disgraced former Spanish football president, has failed in his appeal against the three-year ban imposed by FIFA on all football-related activities.
FIFA's appeal committee affirmed that Rubiales had behaved contrary to the principles outlined in Article 13 of the FIFA disciplinary code during and after the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Article 13 pertains to violating fair play principles and offensive behavior.
The ban stems from an incident where Rubiales kissed female footballer Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent after Spain's Women's World Cup final win over England in August.
Hermoso filed a legal complaint, leading to the extension of Rubiales' suspension from the initial 90 days to three years.
The 46-year-old, who is under criminal investigation in Spain, maintains his innocence. Last month, a court issued a restraining order preventing Rubiales from approaching Hermoso within 200 meters or contacting her.
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