It comes more than two months after Rubiales kissed Spanish player Jenni Hermoso without her consent after her team won the World Cup in Sydney.
released by FIFA on Tuesday said the incident breached its disciplinary code.
Rubiales has 10 days to appeal the decision.
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The kiss
Spain defeated England 1-0 to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Sydney on 20 August.
During a medal ceremony after the game, Rubiales kissed Hermoso without her consent. She filed a legal complaint, alleging sexual assault and coercion.
A Spanish prosecutor escalated the complaint against Rubiales to the country’s High Court.
Rubiales denies the allegations.
