Spain’s government will take Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales to a sport tribunal after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips after their Women’s World Cup final victory.
Rubiales has refused to resign despite overwhelming pressure following the incident after Spain’s 1-0 win over England on Sunday.
He said earlier in the day “a social assassination is taking place”.
Fifa opened disciplinary proceedings against the 46-year-old on Thursday.
More to follow.