LAS ROZAS (Spain), Sept 19 ― Spain's women's players reiterated yesterday that they would continue to boycott the national team, signalling a deepening of the crisis...
LAS ROZAS , Sept 19 ― Spain's women's players reiterated yesterday that they would continue to boycott the national team, signalling a deepening of the crisis that started after the country's then football federation boss Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the World Cup presentation ceremony.
The revolt by the players was triggered after Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips following Spain's World Cup victory. She disputed his insistence the kiss was consensual, sparking a national debate about macho culture in sport and eventually led to Rubiales's resignation. Among the ones that shared it were some of the team's most prominent players such as Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati.Should they refuse the call-up, the players could face sanctions including fines of up €30,000 and the suspension of their federation licence for two to 15 years according to Spain's Sports Act.“If the players do not show up, the government must apply the law.
“They come from being world champions, they love the profession and I know they will be here with us tomorrow.”On Friday, a group of 39 players - including 21 out of the 23 in the cup-winning squad - said they wanted further changes at the football federation as Rubiales's resignation and the replacement of Vilda were not enough for them to return.
Twenty out of the 39 were in the squad for matches against Sweden on Friday and Switzerland next Tuesday in Spain's debut in the Uefa Nations League, a competition that will determine which European teams qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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