Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) reportedly sacked Jorge Vilda from the position of coach of the Spanish women’s national team, which had just won the title 2023 Women’s World Cupon Wednesday (5/9).
The RFEF decision was issued after the new management to temporarily manage the RFEF held a meeting on Tuesday (5/9).
“Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] sacked Jorge Vilda, the coach of the women’s national team winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup, as part of the devastating impact caused by the case of RFEF President Luis Rubiales kissing Spain women’s national team player Jennifer Hermoso,” a source was quoted as saying. Reuters.
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“A new board set up after the suspension of RFEF President Luis Rubiales by FIFA on suspicion of non-consensual kissing during the Women’s World Cup victory celebrations two weeks ago has terminated Vilda’s contract,” the source added.
FIFA suspended RFEF President Luis Rubiales for kissing Jennifer Hermoso on the lips.
This suspension is temporary until FIFA completes its investigation and makes a final decision.
Not only is it a ban on activities in the football environment, Rubiales is also prohibited from making contact with Hermoso or people in Hermoso’s immediate environment. Now the position of RFEF President is temporarily held by Pedro Rocha.
The Rubiales incident with Hermoso occurred during the medal process at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. When Rubiales faced Hermoso, Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips.
After the incident, Hermoso admitted that he did not like the action. Hermoso then received support from many parties. Ultimately, there was a statement signed by 56 players that they refused to play until Rubiales was sacked.
Rubiales himself stated that there were many lies spread by Hermoso in this case. He also refused to step down from the position of President of the Spanish Federation.
The Rubiales incident that kissed Hermoso on the lips seemed to be a stain behind Spain’s success in making history at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup for the first time.
In the final round on August 20 in Australia, Spain beat England with a score of 1-0. Spain’s only goal was scored by Olga Carmona in the 29th minute.
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2023-09-05 15:07:10
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