The New York Times – Sports:
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.
Category: Royal Spanish Football Federation
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Spain’s Female Soccer Players Call Off Wage Dispute Strike
The New York Times – Sports:
The breakthrough in the labor dispute, which has delayed the start of the season and has added to a turbulent period in Spanish soccer, was an agreement over minimum pay.
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Luis Rubiales, Spain’s Top Soccer Official, Resigns Over World Cup Kiss
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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Jorge Vilda, Coach of Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team, Is Fired
The New York Times – Sports:
Players had accused the coach, Jorge Vilda, of outdated methods and controlling behavior.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.
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Spanish Soccer Chief Finds His Defenders Backing Away
The New York Times – Sports:
Luis Rubiales was widely condemned for kissing a player after the Spanish women’s team won the World Cup, but retained a few public supporters. Many now appear to be reconsidering.
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Spain Wins World Cup as Its Talent Trumps Its Troubles
The New York Times – Sports:
A team that had endured all that Spain has in the past 12 months should not be able to win a World Cup. And yet that is precisely what it did.