Sacked head coach Jorge Vilda spoke out about Spain, Jenni Hermoso and Luis Rubiales scandal

The former national team coach claims to have a clear conscience

Jorge Vilda, former Spain national women's coach, made his first statements after learning of his dismissal.

In statements made to SER's 'El Larguero' radio show, he analyzed the controversy with Rubiales and his work in the national team that led Spain to become world champions.

Here are the most relevant quotes from the interview:

«I'm as well as I can be after being world champions, after being renewed and after today being dismissed I think unfairly.»

«It was an announcement before a general assembly, where the board of directors was present. It was an announcement of a contract that was already perfected, before the Assembly.»

I've given 100 percent and I don't understand it

«It has been a brief meeting with Pedro Rocha and with the vice-president for equality. The explanation is that there have been „structural changes“. After all that I have achieved, after giving my all as just another worker, I have a clear conscience. I have given one hundred percent and I don't understand it, I didn't see my dismissal being deserved.»

«I didn't expect it. I had a different idea. You always have the illusion and the hope of the good treatment I have always received. I saw myself with strength and desire to play in a Nations League, an Olympic Games… it motivated me a lot as a coach.»

«Right now I have about more than 500 messages. I have not been able to review who has written to me. Montse Tom deserved it, I have congratulated her. She has the ability to do very well. She was chosen by me. She has a great team. The greatest legacy I can leave is the recognizable style of play, the methodology… to be able to play in this way. That's where it is and she will take