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Former Spanish FA boss Luis Rubiales faces 2.5 years in prison over World Cup kiss scandal

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Spanish prosecutors want the ex-head of the country's football federation to be jailed for two-and-a-half years, after he kissed a female footballer against her will at Spain's World Cup victory. Mr Rubiales was forced to resign, but has denied any wrongdoing. The scandal overshadowed a historic moment for Spain's women's team, which at the time was celebrating its first ever World Cup win. During the trophy presentation ceremony, Mr Rubiales clasped Ms Hermoso's head between his hands and planted a kiss on her lips. In January, Fifa upheld a three-year ban from footballing activities for Mr Rubiales after he lodged an appeal.

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