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SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

epa10861772 Spanish former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief, Luis Rubiales, leaves the National Court in Madrid, Spain, 15 September 2023. Rubiales was ordered to appear before the National Court accused of alleged sexual assault and an act of coercion when he kissed Spain's forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after winning the Women's World Cup final. EPA/Sergio Perez

SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

epa10861770 Spanish former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief, Luis Rubiales, leaves the National Court in Madrid, Spain, 15 September 2023. Rubiales was ordered to appear before the National Court accused of alleged sexual assault and an act of coercion when he kissed Spain's forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after winning the Women's World Cup final. EPA/Sergio Perez

SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

epa10861769 Spanish former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief, Luis Rubiales, leaves the National Court in Madrid, Spain, 15 September 2023. Rubiales was ordered to appear before the National Court accused of alleged sexual assault and an act of coercion when he kissed Spain's forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after winning the Women's World Cup final. EPA/Sergio Perez

SPANIEN JUSTIZ PROZESS RUBIALES

The former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales, centre, leaves after testifying at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Spanish state prosecutors formally accused Rubiales last week of alleged sexual assault and an act of coercion after Rubiales kissed Spain forward Jenni Hermoso during the awards ceremony after Spain beat England to win the title on Aug. 20 in Sydney, Australia. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

The former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Spanish state prosecutors formally accused Rubiales last week of alleged sexual assault and an act of coercion after Rubiales kissed Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony after Spain beat England to win the title on Aug. 20 in Sydney, Australia. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

epa10861534 Former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, 15 September 2023. Rubiales was ordered to appear before the National Court on 15 September over accusations of sexual assault and coercion after the kiss with Spain's forward Jenni Hermoso following the team's win in the Women's World Cup. EPA/SERGIO PEREZ

epa10861535 Former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, 15 September 2023. Rubiales was ordered to appear before the National Court on 15 September over accusations of sexual assault and coercion after the kiss with Spain's forward Jenni Hermoso following the team's win in the Women's World Cup. EPA/SERGIO PEREZ

SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

The former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales, right, arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Spanish state prosecutors formally accused Rubiales last week of alleged sexual assault and an act of coercion after Rubiales kissed Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony after Spain beat England to win the title on Aug. 20 in Sydney, Australia. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

epa10861482 Media wait for the arrival of former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales outside the National Court in Madrid, Spain, 15 September 2023. Rubiales was ordered to appear before the National Court on 15 September over accusations of sexual assault and coercion after the kiss with Spain's forward Jenni Hermoso following the team's win in the Women's World Cup final. EPA/SERGIO PEREZ

epa10834305 A graffiti by urban artist TVBoy depicts President of the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso, in Barcelona, Spain, 01 September 2023. Suspended RFEF President Luis Rubiales announced on 25 August that he would not resign over the kiss on the lips he gave to Spanish player Jenni Hermoso during celebrations of the FIFA Women's World Cup final. EPA/QUIQUE GARCIA

SPAIN RUBIALES EXPLAINER

FILE - The president of the Spanish soccer federation Luis Rubiales speaks during an emergency general assembly meeting in Las Rozas, Spain, Friday Aug. 25, 2023. The kiss by Luis Rubiales has unleashed a storm of fury over gender equality that almost marred the unprecedented victory but now looks set to go down as a milestone in both Spanish soccer history but also in women's rights. (Real Federacion Espanola de Futbol/Europa Press via AP)

FILE - President of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales, stands with Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team after being received by Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, left, at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Rubiales has resigned, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, from his post after a kiss scandal which tarnished Spain's victory at the Women's World Cup. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, file)

SPAIN RUBIALES TWISTS AND TURNS

FILE - President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, left, stands stands next to Spain Head Coach Jorge Vilda after being received by Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. The kiss by Luis Rubiales has unleashed a storm of fury over gender equality that almost marred the unprecedented victory but now looks set to go down as a milestone in both Spanish soccer history but also in women's rights.(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, file)

SPAIN RUBIALES TWISTS AND TURNS

FILE - President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, right, hugs Spain's Aitana Bonmati on the podium following Spain's win in the final of Women's World Cup soccer against England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.The kiss by Luis Rubiales has unleashed a storm of fury over gender equality that almost marred the unprecedented victory but now looks set to go down as a milestone in both Spanish soccer history but also in women's rights. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, file)

WWCUP SPAIN ENGLAND SOCCER

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, right, embraces Alba Redondo as Queen Letizia of Spain, second left, congratulates Laia Codina, and Princess Infanta Sofia embraces Athenea Del Castillo during the awards ceremony for the Women's World Cup soccer final at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Spain defeated England in the final. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

WWCUP SPAIN ENGLAND SOCCER

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, right, embraces Teresa Abelleira on the podium following Spain's win in the final of Women's World Cup soccer against England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Pictured from left, is FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Aitana Bonmati, Queen Letizia of Spain with reserve goalkeeper Enith Salon as Princess Infanta Sofia watches. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

WWCUP SPAIN ENGLAND SOCCER

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, right, embraces reserve goalkeeper Enith Salon on the podium following Spain's win in the final of Women's World Cup soccer against England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Pictured from left, is FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Alba Redondo, Aitana Bonmati is embraced by Spain's Queen Letizia as Princess Infanta Sofia watches. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

WWCUP SPAIN ENGLAND SOCCER

From left, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Queen Letizia, Spain's Princess Infanta Sofia President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, hug Spain's players the podium following Spain's win in the final of Women's World Cup soccer against England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

WWCUP SPAIN ENGLAND SOCCER

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, right, embraces Alba Redondo as Queen Letizia of Spain, second left, congratulates Laia Codina, and Princess Infanta Sofia embraces Athenea Del Castillo during the awards ceremony for the Women's World Cup soccer final at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Spain defeated England in the final. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

WWCUP SPAIN ENGLAND SOCCER

President of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales embraces Alba Redondo during the awards ceremony for the Women's World Cup soccer final at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Spain defeated England in the final. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

ESTHER GONZALEZ OF SPAIN IS KISSED BY LUIS RUBIALES PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL SPANISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION AFTER WINNING TH

Esther Gonzalez of Spain is kissed by Luis Rubiales President of the Royal Spanish Football Association after winning the FIFA Women s World Cup 2023 Final match between Spain Women and England Women at Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia on 20 August 2023. Copyright: xPeterxDovganx 38130171 (KEYSTONE/MAXPPP/IMAGO/Peter Dovgan )

IRENE GUERRERO OF SPAIN IS KISSED BY LUIS RUBIALES PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL SPANISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION AFTER WINNING THE

Irene Guerrero of Spain is kissed by Luis Rubiales President of the Royal Spanish Football Association after winning the FIFA Women s World Cup 2023 Final match between Spain Women and England Women at Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia on 20 August 2023. Copyright: xPeterxDovganx 38130172 (KEYSTONE/MAXPPP/IMAGO/Peter Dovgan )

ESTHER GONZALEZ OF SPAIN IS EMBRACED BY LUIS RUBIALES PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL SPANISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION AFTER WINNING

Esther Gonzalez of Spain is embraced by Luis Rubiales President of the Royal Spanish Football Association after winning the FIFA Women s World Cup 2023 Final match between Spain Women and England Women at Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia on 20 August 2023. Copyright: xPeterxDovganx 38130170 (KEYSTONE/MAXPPP/IMAGO/Peter Dovgan )

SPAIN RUBIALES SEXISM

Demonstrators shouts slogans during a protest against the President of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales and to support Spain's national women's soccer player Jenni Hermoso in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Spain faces reckoning over sexism in soccer after federation head kisses player at Women's World Cup. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

epa10834505 A person holds a sign reading 'Jenni, we are with you' during a march in support of Spanish national soccer player Jenni Hermoso in Gijon, Spain, 01 September 2023. The Spanish Higher Sports Council (CSD) on 01 September has urged the Administrative Court of Sport (TAD) to provisionally suspend Spanish Royal Soccer Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales over the kiss on the lips he gave to Hermoso during celebrations of the FIFA Women's World Cup final on 20 August. Rubiales had announced on 25 August that he would not resign following criticism over the kiss. He was temporarily suspended by FIFA on 27 August 2023. EPA/Eloy Alonso

SPAIN RUBIALES SEXISM

Demonstrators gather during a protest against the President of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales and to support Spain's national women's soccer player Jenni Hermoso in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Spain faces reckoning over sexism in soccer after federation head kisses player at Women's World Cup. Banner reads in Spanish "all together, it is over". (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

MEXICO SPAIN SOCCER

Players of Mexico's America and Spain's Barcelona, women´s soccer teams hold a banner that reads in Spanish "You are not alone," and a T-shirt that reads "Jenni for you and all of us," in support of Spain's Jennifer Hermoso, before a friendly soccer match at Azteca stadium in Mexico City, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. After winning the Women's World Cup, Spain's national team players announced that they will not play any more games unless the president of the country's soccer federation Luis Rubiales steps down for kissing Hermoso on the lips without her consent after their victory. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

SPAIN RUBIALES TWISTS AND TURNS

FILE - Players of the "Pachuca de Mexico" soccer team hold a banner reading in Spanish "we are with you Jenni", ahead of a match in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. The kiss by Luis Rubiales has unleashed a storm of fury over gender equality that almost marred the unprecedented victory but now looks set to go down as a milestone in both Spanish soccer history but also in women's rights. (AP Photo/Christian Chavez, file)

SPAIN RUBIALES SEXISM

A demonstrator holds a red card reading in Spanish "it is over" during a protest against the President of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales and to support Spain's national women's soccer player Jenni Hermoso in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Spain faces reckoning over sexism in soccer after federation head kisses player at Women's World Cup. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

SPAIN RUBIALES SEXISM

A demonstrator holds a red card reading "feminist" during a protest against the President of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales and to support Spain's national women's soccer player Jenni Hermoso in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Spain faces reckoning over sexism in soccer after federation head kisses player at Women's World Cup. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

SPAIN RUBIALES SEXISM

Demonstrators gather during a protest against the President of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales and to support Spain's national women's soccer player Jenni Hermoso in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Spain faces reckoning over sexism in soccer after federation head kisses player at Women's World Cup. Banner reads in Spanish "Little pick and game over". (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

The president of the Spanish soccer federation Luis Rubiales, left, speaks during an emergency general assembly meeting in Las Rozas, Friday Aug. 25, 2023. Rubiales has refused to resign despite an uproar for kissing a player, Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent after the Women's World Cup final. Rubiales had also grabbed his crotch in a lewd victory gesture from the section of dignitaries with Spain's Queen Letizia and the 16-year old Princess Sofía nearby. (Real Federación Española de Fútbol/Europa Press via AP)

WWCUP JAPAN SPAIN SOCCER

FILE - Spain's Jennifer Hermoso reacts after missing a scoring chance during the Women's World Cup Group C soccer match between Japan and Spain in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, July 31, 2023. Jenni Hermoso said Friday, Aug. 25, that ‘in no moment' did she consent to a kiss on the lips by soccer federation president Luis Rubiales. Hermoso issued a statement through her union hours after Rubiales claimed in an emergency meeting of the Spanish soccer federation that the kiss was consensual. (AP Photo/John Cowpland, File)

SPAIN RUBIALES SOCCER

FILE - Spain's Jennifer Hermoso, right, and head coach Jorge Vilda listens reporters' questions during a press conference at Eden Park ahead of the Women's World Cup semifinal match between Spain and Sweden in Auckland, New Zealand, Monday, Aug.14, 2023. Jenni Hermoso said Friday, Aug. 25, that ‘in no moment' did she consent to a kiss on the lips by soccer federation president Luis Rubiales. Hermoso issued a statement through her union hours after Rubiales claimed in an emergency meeting of the Spanish soccer federation that the kiss was consensual. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

SPAIN RUBIALES EXPLAINER

FILE - President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales stands with Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team after being received by Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. The kiss by Luis Rubiales has unleashed a storm of fury over gender equality that almost marred the unprecedented victory but now looks set to go down as a milestone in both Spanish soccer history but also in women's rights.(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, file)

WWCUP SPAIN SOCCER CELEBRATIONS

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, top right, stands with Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team after their World Cup victory at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Moments after Spain won the Women's World Cup, the man who leads the country's national soccer federation took some unwanted attention away from the celebrating players. Criticism from the Spanish government and the soccer world rained down Monday on Luis Rubiales for his inappropriate conduct while reveling in Spain's 1-0 win over England in Sunday's final in Sydney, Australia. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

WWCUP SPAIN SOCCER CELEBRATIONS

Spain's Jennifer Hermoso holds the trophy as they celebrate on stage their Women's World Cup victory in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney on Sunday to win the Women's World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

WWCUP MATCH MOMENTS PHOTO GALLERY

Spain's head coach Jorge Vilda celebrates with the gold medal after the final of Women's World Cup soccer between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

WWCUP MATCH MOMENTS PHOTO GALLERY

Spain's Alexia Putellas, Jennifer Hermoso and Irene Paredes ,from left, celebrate with the trophy at the end of the Women's World Cup soccer final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Spain won 1-0. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

WWCUP SPAIN ENGLAND SOCCER

Spain's Jennifer Hermoso lifts the trophy celebrating at the end of the Women's World Cup soccer final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Spain won 1-0. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

The president of the Spanish soccer federation Luis Rubiales speaks during an emergency general assembly meeting in Las Rozas, Friday Aug. 25, 2023. Rubiales has refused to resign despite an uproar for kissing a player, Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent after the Women's World Cup final. Rubiales had also grabbed his crotch in a lewd victory gesture from the section of dignitaries with Spain's Queen Letizia and the 16-year old Princess Sofía nearby. (Real Federación Española de Fútbol/Europa Press via AP)

SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

The president of the Spanish soccer federation Luis Rubiales speaks during an emergency general assembly meeting in Las Rozas, Friday Aug. 25, 2023. Rubiales has refused to resign despite an uproar for kissing a player, Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent after the Women's World Cup final. Rubiales had also grabbed his crotch in a lewd victory gesture from the section of dignitaries with Spain's Queen Letizia and the 16-year old Princess Sofía nearby. (Real Federación Española de Fútbol/Europa Press via AP)

SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

epa10819432 A handout photo taken from a video made available by the Spanish Royal Soccer Federation (RFEF) shows head coach of the Women's Spanish National Soccer Team Jorge Vilda (2-R) and head coach of the Men's National Soccer Team Luis de la Fuente (R) listening to the President of the Spanish Royal Soccer Federation Luis Rubiales during his statement at the RFEF headquarters in Madrid, Spain, 25 August 2023. Rubiales, who was expected to resign following criticism for the kiss he gave in the lips to Spain's player Jenni Hermoso during celebrations of their victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup final on 20 August 2023, announced he will not be resigning. EPA/RFEF HANDOUT IMAGE TO BE USED ONLY IN RELATION TO THE STATED EVENT (MANDATORY CREDIT) HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

SPAIN SOCCER RUBIALES

epa10819518 A handout photo made available by the Spanish Royal Soccer Federation (RFEF) shows the federation's President Luis Rubiales (L) during his statement at the RFEF headquarters in Madrid, Spain, 25 August 2023. Rubiales, who was expected to resign due to the critics on the kiss on the lips he gave to one of the players during celebrations of the FIFA Women's World Cup final, announced he will not be resigning. EPA/EIDAN RUBIO/RFEF HANDOUT IMAGE TO BE USED ONLY IN RELATION TO THE STATED EVENT (MANDATORY CREDIT) HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

SPANIEN FUSSBALL RUBIALES

epa10819167 President of the Spanish Royal Soccer Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales arrives at the federation's headquarters in Madrid, Spain, 25 August 2023. RFEF President Luis Rubiales is expected to resign later today following criticism for the kiss he gave in the lips to Spain's player Jenni Hermoso during celebrations of their victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup final on 20 August 2023. (KEYSTONE/EPA/Juan Carlos Hidalgo)

epa10820188 People take part in a protest to demand the resignation of the president of the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales at the RFEF's headquarters in Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain, 25 August 2023. Luis Rubiales said earlier today that will not resign from his position as president of the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation due to the critics on the kiss on the lips he gave to one of the players during celebrations of the FIFA Women's World Cup final. EPA/Mariscal

epa10820189 People take part in a protest to demand the resignation of the president of the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales at the RFEF's headquarters in Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain, 25 August 2023. Luis Rubiales said earlier today that will not resign from his position as president of the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation due to the critics on the kiss on the lips he gave to one of the players during celebrations of the FIFA Women's World Cup final. EPA/Mariscal

WWCUP SPAIN ENGLAND SOCCER

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, right, hugs Spain's Aitana Bonmati on the podium following Spain's win in the final of Women's World Cup soccer against England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. At left is Spain's Princess Infanta Sofia. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

JORGE VILDA HEAD COACH OF SPAIN IS KISSED BY LUIS RUBIALES PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL SPANISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION AFTER WIN

Jorge Vilda Head Coach of Spain is kissed by Luis Rubiales President of the Royal Spanish Football Association after winning the FIFA Women s World Cup 2023 Final match between Spain Women and England Women at Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia on 20 August 2023. Copyright: xPeterxDovganx 38130174 (KEYSTONE/MAXPPP/IMAGO/Peter Dovgan )

FUSSBALL WM 2018

epa06804207 Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), arrives for a press conference to announce the dismissal of Julen Lopetegui as Spanish national soccer team head coach in Krasnodar, Russia, 13 June 2018. Rubiales confirmed that Lopetegui has been sacked as national coach one day after agreeing to take over Real Madrid. EPA/JAVIER ETXEZARRETA

FUSSBALL WM 2018

epa06804189 Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), arrives for a press conference to announce the dismissal of Julen Lopetegui as Spanish national soccer team head coach in Krasnodar, Russia, 13 June 2018. Rubiales confirmed that Lopetegui has been sacked as national coach one day after agreeing to take over Real Madrid. EPA/JAVIER ETXEZARRETA

SPAIN SOCCER PRIMERA DIVISION

epa02863125 Spanish Professional Footballers' Association (AFE) President Luis Manuel Rubiales (C) announces a strike call for the first two matchdays of the Spanish Primera Division 2011-2012 soccer season in Madrid, Spain, 11 August 2011. The AFE and the Spanish Professional Football League (LFP) could not reach an agreement over collective bargaining. Spanish players want a wage guarantee fund in case their clubs become insolvent. EPA/JUAN CARLOS HIDALGO

SPAIN SOCCER NATIONAL TEAM

epa06755433 Spanish national soccer team head coach Julen Lopetegui (L) poses for photographers with Luis Rubiales (C), new president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), and RFEF sports director Fernando Hierro (R) after extending his contract in Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain, 22 May 2018. Lopetegui will lead the Spanish national soccer team for two more years until 2020. EPA/RODRIGO JIMENEZ

SPANIEN FUSSBALL PRIMERA DIVISION

epa02510399 Luis Manuel Rubiales, President of the Spanish Professional Footballers' Association (AFE), talks to journalists outside the Audiencia Nacional's social court in Madrid, Spain, 30 December 2010. The Spanish Professional Football League (LFP) and the AFE were in litigation on the schedule of Primera Division soccer matches in January. The LFP set four matches on 02 January 2011, a day established as a holiday according to the football collective bargain. For this reason the AFE has complaint in court for the LFP to cancel those matches in order to respect the players' rest. The matches will be played on 02 and 03 January 2011. EPA/F. ALVARADO

FUSSBALL WM 2018

epa06804223 Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), arrives for a press conference to announce the dismissal of Julen Lopetegui as Spanish national soccer team head coach in Krasnodar, Russia, 13 June 2018. Rubiales confirmed that Lopetegui has been sacked as national coach one day after agreeing to take over Real Madrid. EPA/JAVIER ETXEZARRETA

FUSSBALL WM 2018

Spanish football president Luis Rubiales gestures during a press conference at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Krasnodar, Russia, Wednesday, June 13, 2018. The Spanish soccer federation has fired coach Julen Lopetegui two days before the country's opening World Cup match against Portugal. Lopetegui was let go a day after Real Madrid announced him as its new coach following the World Cup. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

epa10812631 Spain's players, head coach Jorge Vilda ((5-L) and president of Spanish Royal Soccer Federation Luis Rubiales (C) react upon arrival following their victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, in Puente del Rey, Madrid, Spain, 21 August 2023. Spain defeated England on the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final soccer match at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, on 20 August 2023. EPA/FERNANDO VILLAR

epa10699838 Spain's King Felipe VI (C) is presented a Spanish soccer squad's t-shirt as he grants an audience to the head of Spanish Royal Soccer Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales (C-L), Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente (C-R) and team members at La Zarzuela palace in Madrid, Spain, 19 June 2023. Spain won the UEFA Nations League 2022/2023 on 18 June. EPA/BORJA SANCHEZ-TRILLO

WWCUP SPAIN SOCCER CELEBRATIONS

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, left, stands next to Spain Head Coach Jorge Vilda after their World Cup victory at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Moments after Spain won the Women's World Cup, the man who leads the country's national soccer federation took some unwanted attention away from the celebrating players. Criticism from the Spanish government and the soccer world rained down Monday on Luis Rubiales for his inappropriate conduct while reveling in Spain's 1-0 win over England in Sunday's final in Sydney, Australia. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

FUSSBALL WM 2022 TEAM SPANIEN TRAINING

Luis Rubiales, center right, president of the Spanish Football Federation, sits with members of the federation as they wait for players to work out during a training session at Qatar University, in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. Spain will play its first match in Group E in the World Cup against Costa Rica on Nov. 23. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

epa10813111 President of the Royal Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales (L) chats with players Esther Gonzalez (C) and Rocio Galvez (R) during the reception made by Spanish acting prime minister to the Women's Spanish National Soccer Team as world champions at Moncloa Presidential Palace in Madrid, Spain, 22 August 2023, after they won the FIFA Women's World Cup. EPA/Juan Carlos Hidalgo

FUSSBALL WM 2022 VORRUNDE JPN ESP

epa10343116 FIFA president Gianni Infantino (R) and Spanish Royal Soccer Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales (C) react after the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 01 December 2022. EPA/Ali Haider

epa06907610 Luis Rubiales (L), President of Royal Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF), greets FIFA's counterpart Gianni Infantino upon his arrival at Soccer City ahead of the beginning of the RFEF's Assembly Meeting in Madrid, Spain, 24 July 2018. EPA/Rodrigo Jimenez

epa06907609 Luis Rubiales (C), President of Royal Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF), FIFA's counterpart Gianni Infantino (R) and UEFA's head Aleksander Ceferin pose for photographers at Soccer City ahead of the beginning of the RFEF's Assembly Meeting in Madrid, Spain, 24 July 2018. EPA/Rodrigo Jimenez

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