Spain coach Jorge Vilda appears to grab female staff member's breast during World Cup final celebrations after his behaviour made the team mutiny
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain coach Jorge Vilda appears to grab female staff member's breast during World Cup final celebrations after his behaviour made the team mutiny

Daily Mail  

Footage has emerged of Spanish head coach Jorge Vilda appearing to touch a female staff member inappropriately during the Women's World Cup final between Spain and England. Video footage taken seconds after Olga Carmona's 29th-minute goal against the Lionesses footage shows the Spanish staff celebrating - and Vilda's left hand seeming to linger on a female staff member's breast. In 2022, 15 players in the squad wrote to the Spanish FA saying he was Vilda was 'damaging their mental health' and resigned from national selection Division between Vildas and his squad have become apparent during the World Cup Meanwhile, Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has apologised for kissing player Jenni Hermoso following his country's win over England in the World Cup final. Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has apologised for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the nation's World Cup victory over England He continued: 'At a moment of maximum excitement, without any bad intention or bad faith, what happened happened in a very spontaneous manner, I repeat without bad faith on either side.

England Spain World Players World Cup Team Cup Final Vilda Luis Rubiales Jorge Vilda Spanish Staff  fa  world  jorge  following  players  final  vildas  rubiales  mutiny  video  team  vilda  members  cup  spanish  staff  grab  spain

History of this topic

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso says former coach Jorge Vilda made players feel uncomfortable
11 months, 1 week ago

Spain forward Jenni Hermoso says former coach Jorge Vilda made players feel uncomfortable

Associated Press  

MADRID — Record scorer Jenni Hermoso, who has led the fight against sexism in Spanish soccer after she was kissed on the lips at the Women’s World Cup final by former federation president Luis Rubiales, says the national team’s former coach Jorge Vilda also had to go because players felt he routinely invaded their privacy. Vilda coached Spain to the …

Morocco hires Jorge Vilda as new women’s team coach
1 year, 2 months ago

Morocco hires Jorge Vilda as new women’s team coach

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup winner and former Spain coach Jorge Vilda was appointed as the new manager of the Morocco women’s team on Thursday, succeeding Frenchman Reynald Pedros. Vilda, who won the Women’s World Cup with Spain in August, was sacked 10 days after FIFA suspended former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales for giving a non-consensual kiss to striker Jenni Hermoso …

Spanish court includes FIFA Women’s World Cup winning coach Vilda in probe over Rubiales kiss
1 year, 2 months ago

Spanish court includes FIFA Women’s World Cup winning coach Vilda in probe over Rubiales kiss

The Hindu  

The investigating judge at Spain’s High Court has expanded the scope of a sexual assault probe over the allegedly non-consensual kiss on women’s national team player Jenni Hermoso to include Jorge Vilda, the squad’s former coach, the court said on Wednesday. Judge Francisco de Jorge is investigating whether the kiss by soccer federation RFEF’s former chief Luis Rubiales during 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 players on Spain’s women’s national soccer team end their boycott
1 year, 3 months ago

Most players on Spain’s women’s national soccer team end their boycott

LA Times  

Spain’s new women’s national soccer coach Montse Tomé, center, holds a jersey during her official presentation with staff members at the Spanish soccer federation headquarters just outside of Madrid. Most of Spain’s Women’s World Cup-winning players ended their boycott of the national team early Wednesday after the government intervened to help shape an agreement that was expected to lead to …

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 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 players arrive at camp after Hermoso accuses federation of threatening World Cup winners
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain players arrive at camp after Hermoso accuses federation of threatening World Cup winners

Associated Press  

MADRID — 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. I did not hear resentment or anger, I heard sadness and exhaustion, and that is why I decided …

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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup winners demand change in football in Spain after Rubiales scandal
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup winners demand change in football in Spain after Rubiales scandal

The Hindu  

The Spanish women’s football team, which won the FIFA Women’s World Cup last month, released a statement stressing on changes in the football framework for women in the country. “The players of the Spanish team have at all times had an open attitude to dialogue, seeking to convey clear and reasoned reasons that we understand are necessary to be able …

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 …

Spain fires coach as kiss fallout continues
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain fires coach as kiss fallout continues

China Daily  

MADRID — Spain's soccer federation on Tuesday apologized for the "totally unacceptable behavior" of Luis Rubiales over his World Cup kiss and fired the team's controversial coach, replacing him with a woman as part of an overhaul. has decided to dispense with the services of Jorge Vilda as sports director and women's national team coach," the RFEF said in a …

These shocking stories explain why Spain’s women’s team want systemic change
1 year, 3 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 …

Sacked Spain manager Jorge Vilda defends clapping Luis Rubiales’ ‘I will not resign’ speech
1 year, 3 months ago

Sacked Spain manager Jorge Vilda defends clapping Luis Rubiales’ ‘I will not resign’ speech

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 Jorge Vilda feels it was “unfair” for him …

Sacked Spain coach Jorge Vilda says dismissal ‘unjust’
1 year, 3 months ago

Sacked Spain coach Jorge Vilda says dismissal ‘unjust’

The Hindu  

Sacked Spain women’s coach Jorge Vilda says he has a clear conscience and his dismissal 16 days after La Roja’s World Cup triumph was unjust. “I gave 100 percent and I don’t understand it, I don’t think my sacking was deserved.” Before the World Cup 15 players refused to play for the national team because of disagreements with Vilda and …

Spain manager Jorge Vilda sacked by Spanish FA amid Luis Rubiales crisis
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain manager Jorge Vilda sacked by Spanish FA amid Luis Rubiales crisis

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 Spanish Football Federation has sacked women’s manager …

Coach of Spain's World Cup-winning women's team fired weeks after victory
1 year, 3 months ago

Coach of Spain's World Cup-winning women's team fired weeks after victory

The Hindu  

The coach of Spain's World Cup-winning women's football team, Jorge Vilda, was fired Tuesday, less than three weeks after the victory celebration that led to the suspension of the country's football federation president for kissing a player. The Spanish football federation offered no immediate explanation for the dismissal and mostly praised Jorge Vilda, saying he was “key to the notable …

Spain sacks World Cup-winning women's coach Jorge Vilda as post-tournament chaos continues
1 year, 3 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 …

Spanish football federation fires women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda amid Rubiales controversy
1 year, 3 months ago

Spanish football federation fires women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda amid Rubiales controversy

The Hindu  

The Spanish football federation fired women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda on Tuesday, less than three weeks after his team won the Women’s World Cup title and amid the controversy involving suspended federation president Luis Rubiales. Men’s coach Luis de la Fuente also applauded Rubiales’ diatribe against what he called “false feminists,” and apologised on Friday for having clapped in …

Spain women’s coach Jorge Vilda set to be forced out amid Rubiales storm
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain women’s coach Jorge Vilda set to be forced out amid Rubiales storm

The Hindu  

Spain’s controversial Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda is set to be forced out as the sexism scandal engulfs the Spanish football federation, according to Spanish reports. Vilda and Rubiales have been close allies since 15 players went on strike from the Spanish national team in September 2022, in protest against the coach’s methods but also demanding improvements from the …

After Luis Rubiales, is the World Cup kiss Spain’s Me Too moment?
1 year, 3 months ago

After Luis Rubiales, is the World Cup kiss Spain’s Me Too moment?

The Independent  

Imagine, for a moment, the world’s worst fantasy dinner party. Then, suddenly, all eyes are drawn to the one guest nobody had heard of until last week: Luis Rubiales, the Spanish football administrator and a man previously barely recognised beyond the confines of his own front room. After the country’s women’s team won the World Cup, there has barely been …

Spain coach Jorge Vilda condemns Luis Rubiales for ‘inappropriate’ behaviour
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain coach Jorge Vilda condemns Luis Rubiales for ‘inappropriate’ behaviour

The Hindu  

Spain women’s coach Jorge Vilda and men’s coach Luis de la Fuente criticised the behaviour of suspended federation chief Luis Rubiales on Saturday, after 81 players went on strike and the majority of his coaching staff offered to resign. “I deeply regret that Spanish women’s football’s triumph has been harmed by the improper behaviour of our leader Luis Rubiales, which …

Several Spanish women’s team staff, not coach Vilda, offer to quit over Rubiales conduct
1 year, 3 months ago

Several Spanish women’s team staff, not coach Vilda, offer to quit over Rubiales conduct

The Hindu  

The majority of the Spanish women’s national team coaching staff offered their resignations on Saturday over federation chief Luis Rubiales’ conduct, although controversial coach Jorge Vilda was not among them. Six of the staff who are offering to resign worked with the first team squad during their Women’s World Cup triumph, while the others operate at various youth age levels …

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, …

Spanish football boss caught grabbing his crotch next to Queen and her underage daughter during his scandalous World Cup celebrations
1 year, 4 months ago

Spanish football boss caught grabbing his crotch next to Queen and her underage daughter during his scandalous World Cup celebrations

Daily Mail  

WATCH: 'It's All Kicking Off' - Episode 2 - Mail Sport's new football show Rubiales already in spotlight for unwanted kiss with player Jenni Hermoso Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales has been sensationally caught on camera grabbing his crotch in wild scenes next to Queen Letizia and her 16-year-old daughter, Princess Infanta Sofía. Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales has been …

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 …

Spain boss Jorge Vilda appears to grab breast of female coach during World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain boss Jorge Vilda appears to grab breast of female coach during World Cup final

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 After Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales was widely …

The ‘huge ego’ at the centre of Spanish football’s sexism storm
1 year, 4 months ago

The ‘huge ego’ at the centre of Spanish football’s sexism storm

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. open image in gallery Rubiales appeared to grab his crotch during the …

Vilda vindicated as discord turns to delight
1 year, 4 months ago

Vilda vindicated as discord turns to delight

China Daily  

Spain head coach Jorge Vilda celebrates his team's victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday. AP SYDNEY — England went into the FIFA Women's World Cup final dreaming of global domination but the Lionessess' 1-0 loss to Spain — and the nature of it — was a reality check that will haunt them and Sarina …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: All the suffering was worth it, says Spain coach Vilda
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: All the suffering was worth it, says Spain coach Vilda

The Hindu  

The Spanish FA did not wait long after Spain won the Women’s World Cup on Sunday before posting a pointed message on social media with a picture of coach Jorge Vilda kissing the trophy below the words “VILDA IN”. “I’ve always said that if all the suffering was necessary to become world champions, it would be worth it,” Vilda told …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain coach Vilda tight-lipped about player mutiny in squad
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain coach Vilda tight-lipped about player mutiny in squad

The Hindu  

Spain coach Jorge Vilda on Saturday declined to answer questions about the mutiny in his squad earlier this year and said his team was united, having fun and determined to win its country a first Women’s World Cup. “Next question, please,” was Vilda’s terse response to the first attempt by reporters to tease an answer out of him on the …

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 …

Spain hoping for one more win at Women’s World Cup to set off historic celebrations back home
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain hoping for one more win at Women’s World Cup to set off historic celebrations back home

Associated Press  

MADRID — Not long after Spain secured its spot in the Women’s World Cup final on Tuesday, coach Jorge Vilda gathered with his players and staff in a huddle near midfield and sent them a brief message. Spaniards were also celebrating back home as the national team made it to a Women’s World Cup final for the first time with …

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, 4 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 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 …

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 drops rebel female players, coach not resigning
2 years, 2 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 …

Spanish women’s soccer in turmoil after player revolt
2 years, 3 months ago

Spanish women’s soccer in turmoil after player revolt

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — More than half of the Spain women’s team no longer want to play in protest at their coach, though they don’t want him removed. Fifteen players have told the Spanish federation that being on the team has “significantly” affected their “emotional state” and health. The players, however, insisted on Friday they have not asked for coach Jorge …

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 …

Discover Related