FIFA suspended Rubiales on Saturday while it investigates his conduct at the Women's World Cup medal ceremony. The Spanish Soccer Federation said Rubiales plans to prove his innocence.
The Spanish Soccer Federation confirmed on Saturday that Rubiales and the federation have been notified of the suspension. The soccer chief, who has adamantly denied wrongdoing, said he plans to defend himself.
"He fully trusts FIFA and reiterates that, in this way, he is given the opportunity to begin his defense so that the truth prevails and his complete innocence is proven," the federation said in aThe temporary removal comes after growing calls for his resignation.
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