Rubiales to Reportedly Quit , Over Unsolicited Kiss of Hermoso.<br />On Aug. 24, FIFA's disciplinary committee announced proceedings against Luis Rubiales, <br />the president of the Spanish FA (RFEF).<br />The announcement followed Rubiales' <br />unsolicited kiss on Women's World Cup <br />winner Jenni Hermoso's lips.<br />The August 20 incident reportedly sparked <br />outrage and prompted Hermoso <br />to say such acts should "never go unpunished.".<br />The August 20 incident reportedly sparked <br />outrage and prompted Hermoso <br />to say such acts should "never go unpunished.".<br />The incident occurred as Rubiales <br />was presenting the team with their medals <br />after beating England 1-0 in the final. .<br />The incident occurred as Rubiales <br />was presenting the team with their medals <br />after beating England 1-0 in the final. .<br />The FIFA Disciplinary Committee <br />has informed Rubiales that it is <br />opening disciplinary proceedings against him based on the events <br />that occurred during the final, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.<br />The FIFA Disciplinary Committee <br />has informed Rubiales that it is <br />opening disciplinary proceedings against him based on the events <br />that occurred during the final, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.<br />The FIFA Disciplinary Committee <br />will only provide further information <br />on these disciplinary proceedings <br />once it has issued a final <br />decision on the matter, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.<br />The FIFA Disciplinary Committee <br />will only provide further information <br />on these disciplinary proceedings <br />once it has issued a final <br />decision on the matter, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.<br />FIFA reiterates its unwavering <br />commitment to respecting the <br />integrity of all individuals and <br />strongly condemns any <br />behavior to the contrary, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.<br />FIFA reiterates its unwavering <br />commitment to respecting the <br />integrity of all individuals and <br />strongly condemns any <br />behavior to the contrary, FIFA disciplinary committee statement, via ESPN.<br />RFEF said it will hold a meeting on <br />August 25 to deal with the fallout of the incident <br />and determine Rubiales' future role with FIFA.<br />RFEF said it will hold a meeting on <br />August 25 to deal with the fallout of the incident <br />and determine Rubiales' future role with FIFA.<br />After encountering backlash, Rubiales apologized, but Spain's acting prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, called his words "insufficient and inadequate.".<br />After encountering backlash, Rubiales apologized, but Spain's acting prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, called his words "insufficient and inadequate.".<br />Calls for Rubiales' resignation have mounted around the globe, and it appears he will oblige. .<br />ESPN reports that sources say <br />Rubiales plans to resign on Aug. 25
