by admin | Sep 5, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW
Jorge Vilda has been sacked from his role as head coach of the Spanish women’s soccer team amid the ongoing fallout over the unwanted kiss that soccer chief Luis Rubiales gave a player at the Women’s World Cup final. The move comes as part of a major shake-up in...
by admin | Sep 5, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW
Spain’s men’s national team released a statement on Monday condemning Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales’ “unacceptable behaviour” after the Women’s World Cup. The statement, read out by Atletico Madrid striker Álvaro Morata,...
by admin | Sep 4, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW
The thrill of making history isn’t supposed to sour. It is the moment, the magnificent, once-in-a-lifetime feat, that should be the cause of time standing still; cameras panning in slow motion to the overachievers lifting the prize won, ticker tape falling like magic...
by admin | Aug 30, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW
The fallout from Luis Rubiales’ unacceptable actions between Spain winning the Women’s World Cup final on Aug. 20 and today will continue for a long time to come. So too will the accusations and counter-accusations. But the way in which Spain’s World...
by admin | Aug 29, 2023 | #MeToo, Representation, SEW
Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation asked suspended president Luis Rubiales to resign on Monday because of his behavior at the Women’s World Cup, including kissing a player on the lips after Spain won the championship match. The heads of the...
by admin | Aug 21, 2023 | Representation, SEW
The precision and attack was there all game long. Plus, Spain never made a costly mistake: the La Roja defense never broke down, and never gave England an easy chance. England spent the World Cup final chasing, hoping, and making some key errors. So Spain is the World...
by admin | Aug 18, 2023 | Representation, SEW
As tough as it is not to have the U.S. Women’s National Team in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final after winning the last two tournaments, the Spain-England final on Sunday is arguably better for the overall health of the game worldwide. And England’s 3-1 win over...
by admin | Aug 11, 2023 | Representation, SEW
Spain edged past the Netherlands after extra time in a 2-1 win on Friday in Wellington, New Zealand to reach its first Women’s World Cup semifinals. Mariona Caldentey’s penalty after a VAR-reviewed handball decision looked to have won the match for Spain with just...
by admin | Jul 26, 2023 | Representation, SEW
Alexia Putellas started her first competitive game in 431 days as Spain hammered Zambia 5-0 at Eden Park to book their place in the round of 16, along with Japan who also won their opening two games in Group C. Putellas, the back-to-back Ballon d’Or winner, tore...
by admin | Jul 21, 2023 | Representation, SEW
Spain showed precisely why it’s such a popular pick to win the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in its group stage opener against Costa Rica, beating Las Ticas 3-0 at Wellington Regional Stadium. Canada, on the other hand, did nothing to prove its many skeptics...
Recent Comments