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FOUND: 9 - What They Never Told You

Fans ripped the Spanish Football Federation for celebrating controversial Jorge Vilda after World Cup win

The players deserve so much better than this classless garbage.

USA Today Sports Media Group

With a World Cup Title in Hand, It’s Time for Spain to Listen to Its Players

On the pitch, La Roja have reached the pinnacle in women's soccer. But what comes next may prove to be more important as tensions between players and the federation remain.

Sports Illustrated

No envy for Spain’s exiles as Vilda’s World Cup run fails to bring unity

While Jorge Vilda’s reshaped squad has marched to a first World Cup final, those on the other side of the split have delivered a deafening message: this team do not play for me

The Guardian - UK

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England women on the verge of historic glory: a World Cup final bluffer’s guide

Pinch yourself: an England football team have not only reached a first World Cup final since 1966, but are favourites to win

The Guardian - UK

Everything to Know for the Women’s World Cup Final

The top story lines, players to know and some expert predictions for the Spain-England finale Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Who is Jorge Vilda? Spain’s divisive coach causing a stir at the World Cup

Spain have had an unconventional route to the World Cup final

Evening Standard

Have Spain moved past player mutiny on their run to World Cup final?

Last year’s row followed the team’s Euro 2022 exit to England.

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Have Spain moved past player mutiny on their run to Women’s World Cup final?

Fifteen players submitted complaints about their treatment in the wake of the Euro 2022 finals.

The Independent UK

Vinícius Júnior: La Liga and the Spanish media must both accept responsibility for the racism that shames football

During a recent La Liga football match between Real Madrid and Valencia, Vinícius Júnior threatened to leave the pitch after being racially abused by Valencia fans. This was the tenth incident of racist abuse levelled at the Real Madrid winger to have been reported since 2021.

The Conversation

Gareth Southgate hopes racist abuse suffered by Vinicius Jr forces change

Vinicius threatened to leave the pitch in the second half of Sunday’s LaLiga match at the Mestalla

The Independent UK

Valencia coach vows to fight ‘smears’ against club after Vinicius racist abuse

The club have been ordered to close the south stand for five matches and have received a fine of £39,000.

The Independent UK

Valencia to appeal ‘unfair’ stadium sanction for racist abuse of Vinicius Jr and demand ‘respect’ for fans

Los Che say the punishment “is based on evidence that the club has not been able to see”

The Independent UK

Valencia to appeal against ‘unfair’ sanctions following racist abuse of Vinicius

The club have been ordered to close the south stand for five matches and have received a fine of 45,000 euros (£39,000).

The Independent UK

Tensions in women’s football risk undermining the 2023 World Cup

Elite players are at loggerheads with federations slow to wake up to the opportunities for growth within the game

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Spain, France, Canada: What World Cup player boycotts reveal about the paradox of power in women's football

Despite the rapid growth of women's football, where players have more power than ever, they must still sacrifice their careers in order to create long-lasting change.

ABC News

Why Spain's best footballers missed the Cup of Nations and could boycott the 2023 Women's World Cup

An ongoing dispute between 15 senior Spanish players, the head coach, and their federation could completely derail their Women's World Cup hopes.

The Guardian - UK

Spanish third tier on brink of collapse as federation and club fallout continues

The Primera Federación could be abandoned after just 18 months, with clubs set to risk funding unless they fall in line with RFEF financial rules

Daily Mirror

Barcelona kicked out of Spanish women's cup for fielding ineligible player

The domestic champions won't be able to defend their Copa de la Reina title from last season after fielding a player who should have served a one-match suspension that hung over from last season

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Daily Mirror

Barcelona stars snubbed by Spanish FA in bizarre medal ceremony after Jorge Vilda row

Last year, 15 players wrote to the Royal Spanish Football Federation to criticise the methods of women's national team manager Jorge Vilda, who has been in the role since 2015

Daily Mirror

Barcelona face being kicked out of tournament for fielding ineligible player

Barcelona defeated Osasuna 9-0 in the Copa de la Reina last 16 on Tuesday evening but could now be thrown out of the tournament for fielding Geyse Ferreira, who scored in the comfortable win.

Liverpool Echo

Luis Enrique Spain sacking could offer Liverpool midfielder international return

Thiago Alcantara was left out of Spain's World Cup squad but coach Luis Enrique has been sacked following their shock exit

Evening Standard

Luis Enrique sacked by Spain after early World Cup exit as U21s boss Luis de la Fuente takes coaching reins

Luis Enrique has left his job as Spain coach after being knocked out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage, with Luis de la Fuente taking over.

Daily Mirror

Luis Enrique quits as Spain manager after humiliating World Cup exit

Spain were knocked out of the World Cup at the round of 16 after losing to Morocco on penalties, prompting manager Luis Enrique to quit his job less than 48 hours later

Daily Mirror

Robert Lewandowski handed three-match ban after suffering World Cup heartbreak

Poland were knocked out of the World Cup in the round of 16, and striker Robert Lewandowski will have an extended break from action when he returns to club side Barcelona

The Independent UK

Ukraine to bid for World Cup with Spain and Portugal

Ukraine could host one of the groups if the joint bid is successful

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