Luis Rubiales is fighting to remain in charge of Spanish soccer and has finally lost the support of the federation this week. With various inquiries now open into his conduct, what is next for him and Spanish football?
-- MarsdenRubiales is one of UEFA's vice presidents and is on the organisation's executive committee. However, it has yet to provide any official comment on the issue.
Sources add that UEFA is leaving the disciplinary process in the hands of FIFA because Rubiales' actions took place at a FIFA event.from all football and ordered him to avoid contacting Hermoso for 90 days while the investigation is carried out. Reports suggest it could ban him for up to 15 years, which is the maximum possible time per FIFA's statutes.
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