The Spanish FA has launched an internal investigation and activated its sexual violence protocol after Luis Rubiales was suspended.
Rubiales shocked football when he stated in an extraordinary general assembly that he would not resign as RFEF president and offered Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda a four-year contract.
It came after backlash towards him after kissing Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup final after Spain had beaten England, something Rubiales also insisted was consensual.
Hermoso made a statement of her own insisting that the kiss was against her will and FIFA have since stepped in and suspended the 46-year-old for 90 days.
Having initially threatened Hermoso with legal action, the Spanish FA have now made a statement confirming that the incident will now be investigated over sexual violence.
RFEF protection delegate Maria Dolores Martinez Madrona said: «Our protocol is currently activated and in the midst of investigating the events, thus we demand the utmost respect for the right to privacy and dignity of all individuals involved.
»As the protection delegate for sexual violence, my duty is to adhere to the protocol and safeguard the privacy of those affected by this incident and of the Sexual Violence Advisory Committee."
Meanwhile, women's groups are expected to protest in Madrid today as an urgent meeting over the situation takes place at Spanish FA headquarters.
The RFEF had initially threatened Hermoso with legal action.
On Saturday morning, they said: «The evidence is conclusive. Mr President has not lied.
»The RFEF and Mr President will demonstrate each of the lies that are spread either by someone on behalf of the player or, if applicable, by the player herself."
However, hours later, Rubiales was suspended by
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