Spain players REAFFIRM their opposition to being called-up for their country

Spain's women's football team players said on Monday their firm opposition to be called for the national team remains in place after most of the players who last month won the Women's World Cup were selected for upcoming games.

In a joint statement, the players said they would take the 'best decision' for their future and health after they studied the legal implications it could have for them to not attend the call-up.

The revolt by the players followed a kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso by the country's football federation boss Luis Rubiales after Spain won the World Cup, which eventually triggered his resignation.

Rubiales is also battling charges of sexual assault and coercion, while controversial former manager Jorge Vilda was sacked from his role.

Last week, 39 players signed a statement insisting they will make themselves unavailable for selection until changes are made in the structure of the national team and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

This came after total of 81 players had signed a letter last month stating that they would reject the call-up until there was a change in leadership at the Spanish FA.

However, new boss Montse Tome named her first squad since taking over from Vilda and included 15 of the World Cup winners, but not Hermoso.

Speaking after her squad was announced, Tome said: 'We are with Jenni and with all the players. As for Jenni, we felt the best way to protect her in this squad was in this way.'

Tome also hinted at a breakthrough with her furious players when reflecting on the surprising selection of 15 of the World Cup-winning stars despite their insistence last week that they would refuse a call-up.

She added: 'We have experienced a special situation and we have experienced