![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/spanish-fa-decision-proves-nothing-has-changed-after-womens-world-cup-scandal/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_GettyImages-1690657782.jpg&description=A number of Spanish players have been forced to report for international duty despite stating their intention to boycott the team after the World Cup Final "I am sure that as the World Champion, we as a team do not deserve such a manipulative, hostile and controlling culture." That was the assertion of Spain striker Jenni Hermoso, five days after the kiss that unwittingly and irrevocably altered the landscape of Spanish football. Hermoso was part of the squad that made history in Australia in New Zealand, scoring three times in seven matches to help La Roja clinch their first ever Women's World Cup title. But in the aftermath of that historic feat, Hermoso was thrust into the spotlight for a different reason, having been kissed on the lips by then-Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales in full view of the world's media. More than four weeks on from that night at Stadium Australia, the crisis that has at times threatened to swallow the RFEF whole, rages on. And, if Hermoso is searching for more evidence to back up her claims of a "manipulative, hostile and controlling culture" within the Spanish federation, she need look no further than the events of the past few days. On Monday evening, Montse Tomé - installed as head coach of the women's national team following the dismissal of the controversial Jorge Vilda - named her squad for Spain's upcoming Nations League fixtures against Sweden and Switzerland. 21 of the players called up had, only three days before, reiterated their intention to boycott the national team until the "current structure" of the RFEF undergoes signicant changes. Despite Vilda's departure and Rubiales' subequent resignation, the 39 players who put their name to last Friday's statement insist they do not yet "feel in a safe place" to report for international duty. And yet, not for the first time, their wishes have been ignored. 'I trust that the players are professionals, they come from being world champions, they love the profession, being in t){kind=link}
A number of Spanish players have been forced to report for international duty despite stating their intention to boycott the team after the World Cup Final
“I am sure that as the World Champion, we as a team do not deserve such a manipulative, hostile and controlling culture.”
That was the assertion of Spain striker Jenni Hermoso, five days after the kiss that unwittingly and irrevocably altered the landscape of Spanish football. Hermoso was part of the squad that made history in Australia in New Zealand, scoring three times in seven matches to help La Roja clinch their first ever Women’s World Cup title.
But in the aftermath of that historic feat, Hermoso was thrust into the spotlight for a different reason, having been kissed on the lips by then-Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales in full view of the world’s media. More than four weeks on from that night at Stadium Australia, the crisis that has at times threatened to swallow the RFEF whole, rages on.
And, if Hermoso is searching for more evidence to back up her claims of a “manipulative, hostile and controlling culture” within the Spanish federation, she need look no further than the events of the past few days.