Jenni Hermoso: Spain midfielder says nothing has changed at Spanish FA after boycotting players were called up to Nations League squad
A group of 20 Spain players insist they remain on strike despite being called up to new head coach Montse Tome's first squad; Jenni Hermoso one of eight of Spain Women's World Cup-winning squad absent after Tome said she was left out for her own «protection»
Tuesday 19 September 2023 07:55, UK
Jenni Hermoso has said the decision to call up players who are boycotting the Spanish women's team was proof that «nothing has changed» at the country's federation (RFEF).
Fifteen World Cup winners were included in the squad for the Nations League games against Sweden and Switzerland, despite saying they would boycott international duty.
A group of 81 players, including all 23 members of the World Cup squad, indicated three weeks ago that they would not play for Spain again while Luis Rubiales remained RFEF president as a result of his behaviour at the final.
Rubiales caused a huge controversy after kissing midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the medal ceremony following the team's 1-0 victory over England. Hermoso insists she did not consent to the kiss.
Hermoso, who was not called up for the squad, said the players had been «caught by surprise» by selection and were forced to react to «another unfortunate situation caused by the people who continue to make decisions within the RFEF».
The 33-year-old striker said on X: «The players are certain that this is yet another strategy of division and manipulation to intimidate and threaten us with legal repercussion and economic sanctions.
»It is yet more irrefutable proof that shows that even today, nothing has changed."
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