GENEVA—FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales on Saturday while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s victory.
The provisional suspension comes less than a week after Spain’s 1–0 victory over England in Sydney, Australia, and a day after Mr. Rubiales refused to resign, despite intense pressure from the Spanish government, women players, soccer clubs, and officials. Mr. Rubiales’ conduct has overshadowed the enormous accomplishment of Spain’s first Women’s World Cup title.
