The 42-year-old guided his nation to their first-ever World Cup crown at the recently-concluded 2023 tournament, as La Roja defeated England 1-0 in the final.
However, Spain's triumph was tarnished by two off-field scandals, as Vilda faced a player revolt in late 2022 amid alleged concerns over his training styles and treatment of players.
The former Under-17s and Under-19s head coach refused to step down from his role in the wake of the accusations, and 12 of the 15 players who originally boycotted national team duty did not return for the World Cup.
During La Roja's celebrations, RFEF president Luis Rubiales sparked global outcry by kissing striker Jenni Hermoso on the lips — an act that the Pachuca player claimed was not consensual.
In contrast, a bullish Rubiales has consistently stated that Hermoso did consent to the kiss and has so far resisted calls to step down from his role, which Vilda expressed his support for during an explosive General Assembly speech.
As Rubiales — who has been provisionally suspended for 90 days by FIFA — said on numerous occasions that he would not leave his post, Vilda was seen applauding his superior, although the 42-year-old subsequently labelled Rubiales's actions «inappropriate and unacceptable».
One day before Vilda condemned the president's actions, his entire coaching staff resigned in protest against Rubiales, while 81 women's players plan to boycott matches until he is removed from power.
The Spanish Football Federation is currently under the control of acting president Pedro Rocha, who has admitted that he is «ashamed» by Rubiales's behaviour, and the chief has also
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