FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales when its disciplinary committee suspended the now-ousted Spanish soccer president, the sport’s governing body said in a written verdict explaining the decision.

Rubiales was removed from office by FIFA on Aug. 26 in order to protect an investigation into his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, including kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony.

The provisional ban was imposed “particularly so that potential testimonies could be given freely and without any type of pressure, fear or reprisals,” FIFA disciplinary judge Jorge Palacio wrote.

Only one of four possible reasons were needed by FIFA to sideline Rubiales during the ongoing disciplinary case, which could takes months before a final decision. The judge found all four criteria were met, according to the newly published verdict.

The reasons were “to ensure the proper administration of justice,” maintain sporting discipline, avoid irreparable harm, and reasons of “safety and security.”

The Minnesota Twins take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series.

Minnesota has an 87-75 record overall and a 47-34 record in home games. The Twins are first in the AL with 233 total home runs, averaging 1.4 per game.

Toronto is 89-73 overall and 46-35 in road games. Blue Jays pitchers have a collective 3.82 ERA, which ranks second in the AL.

The teams square off Tuesday for the seventh time this season. The season series is tied 3-3.

The St. Thomas men’s soccer team will face off against Milwaukee today at 4 p.m. at South Field. The Tommies currently have no conference wins this season and sit at one tie and one loss.

Claire Ricard can be reached at rica4385@stthomas.edu.