After Rubiales’ Restraining Order, Spain’s Women’s Team Makes Demands

September 15, 2023Posted inCoaches and Managers, Discrimination, Hermoso, Jennifer (1990- ), Royal Spanish Football Federation, Rubiales, Luis, Sex Crimes, Soccer, Spain, UEFA Nations League (Soccer), Union of European Football Assns (UEFA), Vilda, Jorge (1981- ), Women and Girls, Women's World Cup (Soccer)
The players’ demands came on a day that a restraining order was granted against Luis Rubiales, the former head of the federation, who forcibly kissed a star forward, Jennifer Hermoso.

Luis Rubiales, Spain’s Top Soccer Official, Resigns Over World Cup Kiss

September 10, 2023Posted in#MeToo Movement, Appointments and Executive Changes, Ethics and Official Misconduct, Royal Spanish Football Federation, Rubiales, Luis, Sexual Harassment, Soccer, Spain, Women's World Cup (Soccer)
Pressure had been building on Luis Rubiales, with prosecutors opening an investigation, his soccer federation calling for him to step down and FIFA suspending him.

Jorge Vilda, Coach of Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team, Is Fired

September 5, 2023Posted inCoaches and Managers, Hermoso, Jennifer (1990- ), International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Royal Spanish Football Federation, Rubiales, Luis, Soccer, Spain, Union of European Football Assns (UEFA), Vilda, Jorge (1981- ), Women's World Cup (Soccer), Workplace Environment
Players had accused the coach, Jorge Vilda, of outdated methods and controlling behavior. His boss, Luis Rubiales, is still embroiled in scandal over a nonconsensual kiss.