In a statement, the federation said that it would take the “necessary legal action” and told the female players that “playing for the national team is an obligation on any member of the federation called upon to do so”.
It’s over’: World Cup kiss becomes Spanish football’s #MeToo moment
Jenni Hermoso receives ovation at Madrid match as hashtag #SeAcabo is embraced on social media in wake of Rubiales scandal
Majority of coaches on Spain’s women’s team resign as Luis Rubiales vows to fight on
In a statement, eleven coaches and technical staff said they would resign in protest against the 46-year-old’s defiant stance about the kiss, which Hermoso has said was unwanted.
“The undersigned, in light of the unacceptable attitude and statements made by the head of the federation, have taken the decision to resign from their positions,” the statement said.
USA national team player Alex Morgan has come out in support of Jenni Hermoso, saying she was “disgusted” by how the Spain forward had been treated.
I’m pretty sure professional athletes have the right to strike just like anyone else.
Spain, that’s the same country as the “wolf gangs”, right?
