The article highlights the current situation of the Spanish women’s football team, marked by a conflict between the players and the Federation. Following the Rubiales affair, where the president of the Spanish Football Federation forcibly kissed player Jenni Hermoso, the players decided to go on strike and boycott the national team call-ups.
Despite this, new coach Montse Tomé has decided to call fifteen of the twenty-three Spanish world champions for the next Nations League matches. However, the players reaffirmed their desire not to be summoned, arguing that the Federation was not in a position to require their presence.
In a statement, the players said their demands, expressed in a previous statement released last Friday, “remain in full force.” They believe that the conditions are not met for them to play again in the national team and are demanding a total overhaul of Spanish football authorities.
The players’ reaction to Montse Tomé’s call-up was unanimous. Jenni Hermoso, emblematic player of the team, questioned the reason for her non-call-up, pointing out that the people who seek their confidence are now publishing a list of players who have asked not to be called-up. She accuses the Federation of dividing and manipulating the players to intimidate them and threaten them with sanctions.
The players also claim that their summons was not carried out in the time and manner prescribed by FIFA regulations, which prevents the Federation from requiring their presence. They also think about the legal consequences to which they are exposed.
The situation therefore remains tense between the players and the Federation, and it is still uncertain whether the Spanish world champions will wear the star on their jersey in future matches. The confrontation between players and Spanish football authorities raises questions about respect and equality in sport, and highlights women’s struggles for their rights and dignity.
In conclusion, the article highlights the conflict between the players of the Spanish women’s football team and the Federation, following the Rubiales affair. The players refused to be summoned despite the call from the new coach, affirming that the conditions are not met and demanding a total overhaul of the authorities of Spanish football. The situation remains tense and it is still uncertain whether the players will wear the star on their jerseys in future matches.