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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 · Aug 20, 2023

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 · Aug 20, 2023

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 · Aug 19, 2023

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 · Aug 17, 2023

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 · Jun 8, 2023

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 · May 24, 2023

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 · May 24, 2023

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 · May 24, 2023

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 · May 24, 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