In the lead up to the 2023 Women's World Cup, 15 of Spain's best footballers were so disgruntled with support and conditions that they made themselves unavailable for selection.
Spain will play in the final of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on Sunday.
Given a revolt within the team less than a year ago, there is a good chance the snub was not accidental.In September 2022, after Spain wrapped up their World Cup qualification campaign with a perfect eight wins without conceding a goal, more than a dozen players announced they would stand down from national duties.
Spain's Alexia Putellas has been named the best female footballer in the world for the past two seasons.Reports from the time pointed to player issues with training, facilities, and low levels of support from the federation as well as their coach, who some considered too authoritarian.
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