Can Spain regroup from mutiny to challenge for the Women’s World Cup? Group C preview: Missing key players from their squad due to protest, Spain face Japan, Costa Rica and dark horses Zambia The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
Five Teams That Could Challenge the USWNT at the World Cup While the U.S. aims for a three-peat, it will take on the largest field ever in a Women’s World Cup. And the competition will be fierce. Sports Illustrated · Jul 13, 2023
2023 World Cup Betting Breakdown Group C: Spain looks to pose major threat Spain and Zambia are two teams to keep a close eye on in Group C. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023
5 nations out to stop the Lionesses winning back-to-back major tournaments The Lionesses are in with a big chance of winning back-to-back major tournaments - but which teams pose the biggest threat to Sarina Wiegman and her squad in Australia and New Zealand Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023
Spanish Football’s Shameful Tweet To One Of The Stars Who Won’t Be At The Women’s World Cup FIFA Women's World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand, some of the best female football players on the planet will miss. Zenger · Jun 14, 2023
Keira Walsh calls Patri's World Cup absence a 'shame' as Spanish national team row goes on The Lioness has formed a potent midfield partnership with the Spanish midfielder at Barcelona, with the pair helping the Spanish giants to this year's Champions League title Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023
Women’s World Cup: Spain pick three of 15 players who quit national side in 2022 Three of the 15 Spain players who staged a mutiny have returned to the squad in time for the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
Alexia Putellas set for Spain return as three of 'rebel 15' recalled into World Cup squad World Cup preparations for the Spanish national team were plunged into uncertainty after 15 star players refused to play until a change in management occurred Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2023
Man United's Women's World Cup fate decided as Jorge Vilda names Spain squad Jorge Vilda has named his provisional 30-player squad for the upcoming FIFA Women' World Cup with decisions made on Manchester United and Manchester City stars Manchester Evening News · Jun 12, 2023
Spain Women's World Cup 2023 squad: The 23-woman squad for the tournament The Spain Women's World Cup 2023 squad are into the quarters, where fellow Euro big-hitters Netherlands await them FourFourTwo · Jun 6, 2023
Barcelona star refuses Spain return to throw Women's World Cup preparations into chaos The Spanish national team was plunged into disarray last year after 15 players refused to return to duty in a bid to oust head coach Jorge Vilda following their Euro2022 quarter-final exit Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023
Spain star won’t return for Women’s World Cup as row continues over head coach Spain name their 2023 Women’s World Cup squad on 12 June The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023
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 · Mar 2, 2023
ABC News · Feb 19, 2023 How the Matildas' Cup of Nations win over Spain was built on connection, community, and shoes From tactical formations and player combinations to milestone achievements and Pride jerseys, Australia's performance against Spain shows a team all about connection.
ABC News · Feb 19, 2023 Matildas defeat Spain to stay unbeaten at Cup of Nations to build momentum under coach Tony Gustavsson A full-strength Matildas avenge last year's thrashing at the hands of Spain, defeating the European heavyweights 3-2 in Sydney.
ABC News · Feb 18, 2023 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.
AAP · Feb 16, 2023 Spain beat Jamaica ahead of Matildas clash Spain found their groove ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Matildas by beating Jamaica 3-0 in their Cup of Nations clash in Gosford.
AAP · Feb 15, 2023 Crisis-hit Spain coach insists he has 'the best team' Jorge Vilda, the coach of Spain's national team, claims he's got the best team available to him as he deals with a revolt from the nation's leading stars.
Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022 England face the world champions USA – but that fear factor has gone Sarina Wiegman’s side now have the same winning mentality as the USWNT. The match at Wembley will be fascinating
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022 Jorge Vilda omits 15 players after Spain mutiny and refuses to step down Jorge Vilda has insisted he will not step down as coach of the Spanish women’s national team after leaving the 15 players who staged a mutiny out of the squad
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022 ‘They need role models’ – how football is changing young girls’ lives in Nepal Sarah Van Vooren and Mashreeb Aryal founded Atoot to empower girls through sport and they are already seeing the benefits
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022 Spain Women players deny asking for national coach Jorge Vilda to be sacked The RFEF stated the 15 players in question could be disqualified for up to five years
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022 Player mutiny exposes deeper issues within Spanish women’s football A group of 15 players have lifted the lid on a wider crisis within the national team by refusing to play until changes are made