Spain name 30-player provisional World Cup squad: Putellas and three of ‘Las 15’ return
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain name 30-player provisional World Cup squad: Putellas and three of ‘Las 15’ return

New York Times  

Spain have named a preliminary squad for this summer’s Women’s World Cup with three of the 15 players who stood down from the national team returning. Vilda has subsequently not selected any of the 15 in the 11 games since but has now recalled Barcelona’s Mariona Caldentey, Aitana Bonmati and Manchester United’s Ona Batlle for the tournament that kicks off in Australia and New Zealand next month. Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas — who was not part of the group but publicly supported them — is included following her recovery from the anterior cruciate ligament injury that saw her miss last summer’s European Championship. GO DEEPER Spain women's team set for talks over dispute, but no compromise in sight Spain Women’s World Cup provisional squad Goalkeepers: Cata Coll, Elene Lete, Misa Rodriguez, Enith Salon Defenders: Ivana Andres, Ona Batlle, Olga Carmona, Laia Codina, Jana Fernandez, Rocio Galvez, Sheila Garcia, Oihane Hernandez, Irene Paredes.

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Spain Euro 2024 squad: Who makes Luis de la Fuente’s 26-man selection?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain Euro 2024 squad: Who makes Luis de la Fuente’s 26-man selection?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Head coach Luis de la Fuente named a 29-man provisional squad on …

Spain’s women’s players want to focus on football again as Hermoso rejoins national team
1 year, 2 months ago

Spain’s women’s players want to focus on football again as Hermoso rejoins national team

The Hindu  

With Jenni Hermoso back in the squad following the kiss controversy at the World Cup, Spain’s women’s players hope to start talking more about football than the off-the-field problems that marred their title celebrations. Olga Carmona, one of the team’s captains, said Tuesday the players are happy again on the national team and want to focus on securing a spot …

Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national team
1 year, 2 months ago

Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national team

Associated Press  

MADRID — With Jenni Hermoso back in the squad following the kiss controversy at the World Cup, Spain’s women’s players hope to start talking more about soccer than the off-the-field problems that marred their title celebrations. Olga Carmona, one of the team’s captains, said Tuesday the players are happy again on the national team and want to focus on securing …

Spain players end boycott after seven-hour showdown talks with Football Federation
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain players end boycott after seven-hour showdown talks with Football Federation

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Spain players have ended their boycott of the …

Spain football controversy: Mapi Leon, Patri Guijarro say leaving Spain women’s squad despite deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain football controversy: Mapi Leon, Patri Guijarro say leaving Spain women’s squad despite deal

The Hindu  

Spain players Mapi Leon and Patri Guijarro said they were leaving the women’s national team training camp on Wednesday, despite a deal with the Spanish government and the football federation to satisfy the squad’s demands. Both played no part in Spain’s triumphant Women’s World Cup campaign because of a protest against the RFEF and are the only two players of …

Most of Spain’s women’s players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes
1 year, 3 months ago

Most of Spain’s women’s players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes

Associated Press  

MADRID — Most of Spain’s World Cup-winning players ended their boycott of the women’s national team early Wednesday, but only after the government intervened to help shape an agreement to make immediate changes at the country’s beleaguered soccer federation. The players reported to camp on Tuesday after being picked by new coach Montse Tomé against their will the day before …

Spanish women's football team attends training camp under threat of fines despite ongoing boycott
1 year, 3 months ago

Spanish women's football team attends training camp under threat of fines despite ongoing boycott

ABC  

In the latest twist to the Spanish soccer crisis, the country's World Cup-winning players started reporting to training camp on Tuesday despite not wanting to be called up for the national team while fighting for changes in the soccer federation. Key points: Spanish football stars are in the midst of a boycott as they demand changes in the soccer federation …

Majority of Spain's women's soccer team ends boycott after government steps in
1 year, 3 months ago

Majority of Spain's women's soccer team ends boycott after government steps in

ABC  

Most of Spain's World Cup-winning players have ended their boycott of the women's national team, but only after the government intervened to help shape an agreement to make immediate changes at the country's beleaguered soccer federation. It was the latest twist in the crisis that has engulfed Spanish soccer since former federation president Luis Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso on …

Spain’s World Cup-winning players report for training under sanctions threat
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain’s World Cup-winning players report for training under sanctions threat

The Hindu  

Some of the rebel players from Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s squad who had threatened to boycott the national team in a push to stamp out sexism and gender inequality reported for training on Tuesday under the threat of being sanctioned. The five were named in the squad ahead of a Nations League match against Sweden on Friday by new coach …

Spain players face punishment if they refuse to play: government
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain players face punishment if they refuse to play: government

The Hindu  

Striking Spain players would be punished if they do not attend their national team camp after being called up, the Spanish government said early on Tuesday. New Spain coach Montse Tome called up 15 of the World Cup winners for upcoming Nations League games on Monday, but the majority of them are striking from the national team to seek major …

Spain plunged into fresh chaos after boycotting women’s players selected to play
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain plunged into fresh chaos after boycotting women’s players selected to play

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Women’s world champions Spain have been plunged into …

Spanish Players Demand Serious Changes Within the RFEF as They Continue to Deny Call-Ups For Nations League
1 year, 3 months ago

Spanish Players Demand Serious Changes Within the RFEF as They Continue to Deny Call-Ups For Nations League

News 18  

The Spanish internationals who were called up to the women’s team have reiterated their stance to not be a part of the squad as per their statement released on Monday as the Spanish Football Federation takes a new blow. Montse Tome, the new coach of the Spanish Women’s side, had called up 15 members earlier on Monday for the upcoming …

Jenni Hermoso criticises Spanish soccer federation and accuses it of threatening World Cup-winning players
1 year, 3 months ago

Jenni Hermoso criticises Spanish soccer federation and accuses it of threatening World Cup-winning players

ABC  

The player in the middle of the controversy that engulfed Spanish soccer after she was kissed on the lips by an official, has accused the country's soccer federation of trying to intimidate the World Cup-winning players. Key points: Spain's new coach Montse Tomé has named 15 boycotting players on the national team According to Spanish sports law, players must obey …

Jenni Hermoso not included in Spain’s first squad since winning Women’s World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Jenni Hermoso not included in Spain’s first squad since winning Women’s World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The majority of Spain’s World Cup winning team …

New Spain women’s coach calls up World Cup-winning players but they don’t plan to end their boycott
1 year, 3 months ago

New Spain women’s coach calls up World Cup-winning players but they don’t plan to end their boycott

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s players don’t plan to end their boycott of the national team despite being called up for the squad by new coach Montse Tomé on Monday. Tomé selected nearly half of the 39 players who had signed a statement refusing to play for the national team — including 15 World Cup-winners — after former federation …

No Hermoso in Spain squad for UEFA Women’s Nation’s League; Putellas, Bonmati among FIFA Women’s World Cup winners included
1 year, 3 months ago

No Hermoso in Spain squad for UEFA Women’s Nation’s League; Putellas, Bonmati among FIFA Women’s World Cup winners included

The Hindu  

The new coach of Spain’s women’s team included 15 of the World Cup-winning players in her squad on Monday even though they have not publicly announced an end to their boycott of the national team. “I’m believe this was the best way to protect her.” The new coach, who was an assistant at the Women’s World Cup to former coach …

Spain's World Cup-Winning Women's Football Squad Reject Squad Call-Ups
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain's World Cup-Winning Women's Football Squad Reject Squad Call-Ups

News 18  

Spain’s Women’s World Cup-winning squad will continue to reject national team call-ups unless there are more changes at the Spanish football federation following the scandal over Luis Rubiales’ unsolicited kiss, a source close to the federation said Friday. According to reports in Spain, despite the removal of Jorge Vilda & Luis Rubiales, the 35 players who said they did not …

Spain’s Women’s World Cup winners maintain boycott, hours before new coach picks first squad
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain’s Women’s World Cup winners maintain boycott, hours before new coach picks first squad

The Hindu  

Spain’s World Cup-winning players are continuing their refusal to play for the women’s national team, the country’s football federation said on Friday, just hours before new coach Montse Tome was set to announce her first squad. READ | Spain’s ex-football boss Rubiales due in court in sex assault investigation The 23 players, along with dozens of other players, responded to …

Messi, Haaland and Mbappe feature in star-studded list for 2023 FIFA Best Men’s Player award; Ronaldo misses cut
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi, Haaland and Mbappe feature in star-studded list for 2023 FIFA Best Men’s Player award; Ronaldo misses cut

Hindustan Times  

Fresh from being crowned the winner of the UEFA Player of the Year award, Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland is set to compete with Lionel Messi for another major accolade as The Fédération Internationale de Football Association has unveiled its shortlist for The Best Men’s Player 2023 on Thursday. FIFA revealed its shortlist for the coveted award on Thursday Spain's …

These shocking stories explain why Spain’s women’s team want systemic change
1 year, 4 months ago

These shocking stories explain why Spain’s women’s team want systemic change

New York Times  

After Spain were eliminated from the Women’s World Cup in 2015, senior officials from the country’s football association met with players before they headed home from Canada. “I still remember what one of the top RFEF officials told us after we were knocked out,” says Vero Boquete, a key player of the time and still an icon of women’s football …

Spain sacks World Cup-winning women's coach Jorge Vilda as post-tournament chaos continues
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain sacks World Cup-winning women's coach Jorge Vilda as post-tournament chaos continues

ABC  

Spain's beleaguered football federation has sacked the coach of its national women's team, Jorge Vilda, less than three weeks after he oversaw its World Cup triumph in Australia. Key points: Last year, 15 players said they wouldn't play for Vilda unless "significant" concerns were addressed Spain beat England 1-0 to win the World Cup final Vilda had managed the country's …

Women’s World Cup-winning Spain side refuses to play until federation chief resigns for kissing player
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup-winning Spain side refuses to play until federation chief resigns for kissing player

The Hindu  

Less than a week after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Spain’s national team players announced Friday that they will not play any more games unless the president of the country's football federation steps down for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after their victory. Instead, he said on Friday that he is the victim of a witch hunt …

Women's World Cup champs say they won't play for Spain until soccer chief is removed
1 year, 4 months ago

Women's World Cup champs say they won't play for Spain until soccer chief is removed

NPR  

Women's World Cup champs say they won't play for Spain until soccer chief is removed Enlarge this image toggle caption Amr Nabil/AP Amr Nabil/AP Many expected Friday to be the day that Luis Rubiales, the head of Spain's soccer federation, would tender his resignation. Federation Vice President Rafael del Amo, who had been in charge of Spain's women's soccer program, …

Spain coach Jorge Vilda under scrutiny after appearing to grope female staffer in Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain coach Jorge Vilda under scrutiny after appearing to grope female staffer in Women’s World Cup final

Firstpost  

The incident comes amid a national uproar against the president of the Spanish football federation after he kissed a player on the lips without her consent during the award ceremony. Madrid: The coach of Spain’s Women’s World Cup champion team is facing scrutiny after footage emerged showing him touching the chest area of a female assistant while celebrating the only …

Women’s World Cup champions Spain set for long run among football’s elite
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup champions Spain set for long run among football’s elite

Al Jazeera  

Spain’s victory in the 2023 Women’s World Cup shows the rest of the world is catching up to the traditional powers. Newly crowned Women’s World Cup champions Spain have established themselves for a long run among football’s elite with their young and talented roster of rising stars. “It’s something huge.” Spain joined Germany as the only nations to win both …

Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained: What is the controversy around Jorge Vilda and Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup finalist?

The Hindu  

The Spanish women’s national team has scripted history, making it to its first-ever final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, after beating Sweden 2-1 in the semifinal. Jorge Vilda in a Spain training session during the the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. La Roja are the leading goalscorers at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with …

5 things to look out for at the Fifa Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

5 things to look out for at the Fifa Women’s World Cup final

Live Mint  

Despite all the courage and skills displayed by many of the smaller teams at the Fifa Women’s World Cup—such as Jamaica, Colombia, Nigeria and South Africa—it is the heavyweights that are set to light up the final. England started slowly, registering two 1-0 wins against Haiti and Denmark before hammering half a dozen against China in the final group game. …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Rise of Spain’s Cata Coll thrills FIFA’s goalkeeping expert
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Rise of Spain’s Cata Coll thrills FIFA’s goalkeeping expert

The Hindu  

Cata Coll arrived for her first Women’s World Cup as Spain’s number two goalkeeper having never played a senior international. It’s really great to see how she’s playing out of the back and also to see that she hasn’t really made many saves in these three games so far.” That Coll has made only six saves during three knockout matches …

FIFA Women’s World Cup final vindication for Spain’s unpopular coach Jorge Vilda?
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final vindication for Spain’s unpopular coach Jorge Vilda?

The Hindu  

Jorge Vilda was derided by some of his players as a control freak who was not up to the job, but the coach now stands on the brink of making history with Spain at the Women’s World Cup. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 15: Spain players celebrate the team’s 2-1 victory and advance to the final following the FIFA Women's …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Olga Carmona's late goal powers Spain to final with 2-1 win over Sweden
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Olga Carmona's late goal powers Spain to final with 2-1 win over Sweden

Firstpost  

Spain will now play the winner of tournament co-host Australia and England on Sunday in the final Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its players against coach …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain March Into Maiden Final After Olga Carmona Winner Downs Sweden 2-1
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain March Into Maiden Final After Olga Carmona Winner Downs Sweden 2-1

News 18  

Olga Carmona’s stunning late strike gave Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday to propel them into the Women’s World Cup final for the first time in their history. The semi-final in Auckland seemed to be drifting towards extra time before suddenly bursting to life when substitute Salma Paralluelo put Spain ahead with nine minutes left. Instead, he recalled …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Vilda credits FA’s support during player revolt for Spain’s first semifinal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Vilda credits FA’s support during player revolt for Spain’s first semifinal

The Hindu  

Spain coach Jorge Vilda said his team would not be in the Women’s World Cup semifinals if the country’s football federation had not backed him during last year’s player revolt. The Spanish federation’s boss threw his support behind Vilda, who froze out the mutineers from his squad before welcoming some of them back for the World Cup. Women’s World Cup …

Vilda says Spanish team is ‘united’ despite controversy ahead of World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Vilda says Spanish team is ‘united’ despite controversy ahead of World Cup

The Hindu  

Spain’s build-up to the Women’s World Cup was mired in an ugly player mutiny, but coach Jorge Vilda said there are no cracks in his squad ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal game on Friday against the Netherlands. “We are concentrating on what we’re doing now, the 23 players, we are committed to achieving the same objective with the same …

Spain orchestrates brilliant Women’s World Cup turnaround
1 year, 5 months ago

Spain orchestrates brilliant Women’s World Cup turnaround

The Hindu  

Five days after Spain’s shock loss to Japan, a bold squad reshuffle by coach Jorge Vilda paid off for the Spanish team on Saturday as it thrashed Switzerland 5-1 in its last-16 FIFA Women’s World Cup clash. Read: Bonmati scores brilliant brace to lead Spain into quarterfinals “Today, we showed that Spain is a team of 23 players,” Vilda said. …

Inside Spain’s turbulent Women’s World Cup build-up: Protest, peace talks and now an uneasy truce
1 year, 5 months ago

Inside Spain’s turbulent Women’s World Cup build-up: Protest, peace talks and now an uneasy truce

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Spain vs England in the Women’s World Cup final “I currently do not see myself in a position to be a player eligible for selection for our national team and for this reason I request not to be called up until the situation is reversed.” That was how 15 identical emails written by Spain players and …

FIFA WWC 2023: Putellas quits Spain training after 30 minutes, raising injury questions
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Putellas quits Spain training after 30 minutes, raising injury questions

The Hindu  

Spain star Alexia Putellas quit training on Monday, raising doubts she will be fit to play against Costa Rica in their opening match at the Women’s World Cup on Friday. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW Putellas started in two of Spain’s World Cup warmup matches, against Panama and Denmark, but missed the match against Vietnam in New Zealand …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain team guide
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain team guide

New York Times  

Spain took part in the Women’s World Cup for the first time only in 2015. Whether the return of those players makes enough of a difference given the dispute that has rumbled on for so long remains to be seen… GO DEEPER A guide to Group C at the Women's World Cup: A mix of chaos, inconsistency and unpredictability Manager …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Guide to Group C
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Guide to Group C

New York Times  

Group C: Spain, Japan, Costa Rica, Zambia Group C is wide open, considering the relative inconsistency, unpredictability and chaos surrounding some of the teams in this group. Watch on BBC in the UK, on FS1 and Telemundo in the U.S. Spain v Costa Rica. Watch on BBC in the UK, on FS1 and Universo in the U.S. July 26: Japan …

Putellas returns but key names missing in Spain World Cup squad
1 year, 6 months ago

Putellas returns but key names missing in Spain World Cup squad

The Hindu  

Spain coach Jorge Vilda named Alexia Putellas in his final 23-player list for the women’s World Cup after injury, along with three players who had been protesting, but La Roja are missing several key figures. READ | Brazil announces 23-member squad for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Vilda cut six players from the long-list he named earlier in June, along …

Spain names Putellas and 3 of the rebel players for preliminary squad for Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain names Putellas and 3 of the rebel players for preliminary squad for Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain named its preliminary squad for the Women’s World Cup on Monday with Alexia Putellas and three of the 15 players who had renounced the national soccer team after a spat with the coach. “We have the good news that we have more players committed and more players available for the World Cup.” Vilda called up 30 players …

Why Spain's best footballers missed the Cup of Nations and could boycott the 2023 Women's World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

Why Spain's best footballers missed the Cup of Nations and could boycott the 2023 Women's World Cup

ABC  

When Spain was announced as one of the three nations headed to Australia to contest the 2023 Cup of Nations tournament, which kicked off on Thursday, football fans around the country were abuzz. Until Spanish head coach Jorge Vilda revealed that the squad he would be taking to Sydney was missing 15 of their best players, including Ballon D'Or winner …

Spain women’s football coach says has ‘best team’ amid player revolt
1 year, 10 months ago

Spain women’s football coach says has ‘best team’ amid player revolt

The Hindu  

Spain women’s coach Jorge Vilda on Wednesday defended his depleted squad as the best he wants and was tentative about questions on a revolt that has seen 15 players frozen out of the national setup for nearly five months. Ahead of the Cup of Nations tournament in Australia, Vilda pointed to the results and took umbrage when a reporter asked …

Spain FIFA World Cup 2022 squad: Predicted list of 26 players, who’s expected to be in and out for Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

Spain FIFA World Cup 2022 squad: Predicted list of 26 players, who’s expected to be in and out for Qatar

The Hindu  

Spain will look to forget its FIFA World Cup 2018 nightmare when it enters its 16th appearance in the World Cup finals in Qatar. READ | FIFA World Cup 2022 Spain squad: Full 26-man squad, schedule, team guide, match timings The team suffered a comedy of errors just before the last edition of the tournament when its head coach Julien …

Spain drops rebel female players, coach not resigning
2 years, 3 months ago

Spain drops rebel female players, coach not resigning

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Spain has not called up any of the female players who renounced playing for their nation in a decision that the Spanish federation interpreted as a move towards removing their coach. Coach Jorge Vilda on Friday dropped all 15 players who last week sent emails to the federation asking not to be selected because they said playing …

Spanish Women's Players Hit Vack at RFEF after Resignation Claim
2 years, 3 months ago

Spanish Women's Players Hit Vack at RFEF after Resignation Claim

News 18  

Several members of Spain’s women’s team published a statement on Friday criticising the Spanish football federation for claiming they had decided to retire from international duty and for making details public from an email they had sent. However, the players, along with 2021 Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, who was not reported to be among those who sent the initial …

Spain women’s players deny asking for coach to be fired
2 years, 3 months ago

Spain women’s players deny asking for coach to be fired

The Hindu  

Spain women’s players said on Friday that they never asked the Spanish FA to sack their coach Jorge Vilda. “We, the players, lament, in the first place, that the RFEF has made public, in a partial and interested way, a private communication, with information that affects our health - which is part of our privacy - sent in response to …

Spain Women's Football Team in Crisis as 15 Players Resign
2 years, 3 months ago

Spain Women's Football Team in Crisis as 15 Players Resign

News 18  

Fifteen players have quit the Spanish women’s national team in an “unprecedented" mass resignation, the Spanish football federation announced late Thursday, coming after weeks of speculations of divisions in the camp. Spanish media has recently reported that part of the women’s national team wanted coach Jorge Vilda to be sacked. “They state the current situation generated affects them ‘significantly’ in …

15 Spain female football players to quit national team over coach
2 years, 3 months ago

15 Spain female football players to quit national team over coach

The Hindu  

Fifteen female football players are expected to quit Spain’s national team after their demand for a coaching change was rejected by the Spanish federation on Thursday. The federation said it received identical emails from the 15 players saying they would renounce their places on the team if coach Jorge Vilda wasn’t fired. “This is an unprecedented situation in the history …

Spanish women's players deny asking for national coach to be sacked
2 years, 3 months ago

Spanish women's players deny asking for national coach to be sacked

The Telegraph  

Spain's women players insist they have never called for the dismissal of head coach Jorge Vilda - and hit out at the governing body for going public over their concerns. According to the national governing body, the players had claimed Vilda's regime was affecting their "health" and "emotional state" and "as long as it is not reversed they renounce the …

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