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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.

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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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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.

ABC News

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

Daily Mirror

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

Liverpool Echo

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.

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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

Evening Standard

Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal joint bid to host 2030 World Cup

Ukraine has joined Spain and Portugal’s joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, it was confirmed on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

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

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

Daily Mirror

Spanish FA back boss after 15 players resign from national team in protest over welfare

Spain's international women's team have been rocked by 15 player resignations who called for the removal of boss Jorge Vilda due to their "health and emotional state"

The National (Scotland)

Mutiny in Spain camp as players call for removal of coach Jorge Vilda

Spain lost to England in the European Championships.

The Independent UK

Spanish football chiefs demand squad ‘ask for forgiveness’ after women’s team refuse to play for coach

Spain lost to England in the European Championships.

The Guardian - UK

Mutiny in Spain squad as 15 footballers refuse to play in bid to oust head coach

Fifteen Spain players have declared themselves unavailable for selection for as long as Jorge Vilda continues as head coach

Sports Illustrated

Spanish FA Announces ‘Unprecedented’ Mass Women’s Player Resignations

15 Spanish players emailed the federation to claim the negative impact on their mental health and “emotional state” brought by their coach.

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