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    21 September 2023

    Spanish Football Association (FA) terminates contract of general secretary and issues apology to players following resolution of boycott

    Spanish Football Federation Takes Action After Women’s World Cup Final

    In a surprising turn of events, the Spanish football federation has taken swift action following the controversial aftermath of the Women’s World Cup final. The federation has announced major changes and issued an apology to address the institutional crisis that unfolded after Spain’s victory in the tournament.

    The RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation) expressed its understanding of the urgent need for a fresh start and emphasized their commitment to closing this chapter. As part of these efforts, Andreu Camps, former general secretary, had his services terminated by mutual agreement.

    This decision comes after most players agreed to end their boycott against representing the national team. The boycott was initiated in response to an incident involving Luis Rubiales, then president of RFEF, who kissed forward Jenni Hermoso following Spain’s triumphant win over England in the final on August 20th.

    RFEF acknowledged that they had unintentionally subjected players to unwanted circumstances and extended specific apologies to Hermoso for involving her in a situation she did not create.

    A statement released by RFEF reads: “We understand that it is vital for our players to feel at home within our federation – a secure environment where they can showcase their professionalism and sporting excellence while proudly representing Spain.”

    “Immediate and Profound Changes”

    “During the last few days, we have reiterated our commitment to introducing structural changes that are absolutely necessary for this new chapter. We strive to uphold principles of good governance, transparency, and equality,”

    RFEF Spokesperson

    In line with their promise to players, RFEF is expected to invite between six and nine senior officials to either leave or be dismissed from their positions.

    The head of the Spanish government’s national sports agency (CSD), Victor Francos, described these as “immediate and profound changes” following an agreement reached with the players.

    The federation also expressed its recognition that until now, they had failed in creating a climate of trust with international players. However, they assure that recent actions taken demonstrate their dedication towards rectifying this situation.

    Looking Ahead for Spain

    Spain is scheduled to face Sweden on Friday and Switzerland on Tuesday in the upcoming Nations League matches. The team aims to put aside distractions caused by recent events and focus solely on delivering outstanding performances on the field.


     

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