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: Vilda, Jorge (1981- )
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Sexism in Spanish Women’s Soccer: Bedtime Check-Ins and Verbal Abuse
The New York Times – Sports:
More than a dozen women described sexism ranging from paternalism to verbal abuse. “What you really need is a good man,” a former national captain said players were told.
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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Players had accused the coach, Jorge Vilda, of outdated methods and controlling behavior.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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A Kiss After Spain’s World Cup Win Prompts Many to Cry Foul
The New York Times – Sports:
A soccer federation chief kissed the Spanish forward Jennifer Hermoso fully on the lips during the medals ceremony, an unpleasant reminder to many of the sexism that has plagued women’s soccer.
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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.
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World Cup: Spain Beats Sweden to Reach First Final
The New York Times – Sports:
A late goal by Spain, an answer from Sweden, and then a dramatic winner by Olga Carmona that moved the Spanish one win from the trophy.
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For Sweden, the Right Way to Play Is the One That Wins
The New York Times – Sports:
The World Cup semifinal between Spain and Sweden will be a battle of styles, of passing versus pragmatism. Opponents discount the latter at their peril.