Jorge Vilda fired in Spain, Rubiales does not resign!

Coach Jorge Vilda, who crowned Spain the world champion of women’s soccer for the first time in its history, was dismissed after debates on “feminism and equality” in the country.

Vilda, who has been the coach of the Spanish Women’s National Soccer Team for about 8 years, lost her job due to the Rubiales incident, despite promises that she would have her contract extended and her salary increased after her team became world champion. .

Discussions continue about the inappropriate performance of the president of the Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, in the celebrations in Spain, which defeated England 1-0 in the World Cup final played on August 20 at the Australian stadium in Sydney. .

Rubiales, who was investigated by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee and temporarily dismissed, did not resign despite all the political and social pressure from Spain.

THE PRESIDENT HAS CLAUSED

In her speech at the extraordinary general assembly of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) held on August 25, Rubiales announced that she would not resign, accusing some ministers of the left-wing minority government of “false feminism”, and Vilda, who was in at that time the room, and Luis de la, coach of the men’s soccer team, who was applauded by some, including Fuente.

While De La Fuente remained in his post apologizing and defending that all the criticisms made of him for the applause were justified, Vilda, who did not show the same attitude, lost his job due to the pressure generated by the support he gave her. Rubiales.

The board of directors, meeting with Pedro Rocha, who was replaced by Rubiales as president of the RFEF, announced the dismissal of Vilda from the positions of coach and sports director of the women’s soccer team.

In statements by the RFEF, for Vilda, “the coach who made important contributions to the development of Spanish women’s football between the years 2015-2023 made Spain world champion and took it to the top of the FIFA ranking.” He wished him success in his next sports career.

RFEF APPEAL

On the other hand, the RFEF, in an article signed by President Rocha, stated that it is “deeply saddened and ashamed by the pain and anguish caused by the Rubiales incident” and apologized to Spanish society and the world of football. soccer.

The statement made the following statements:

“The RFEF wishes to express its deep regret to society as a whole and to the world of football for the events that have tarnished our team, our football and our society. We are deeply sorry for the damage caused. At the RFEF we sincerely apologize and assume the firm commitment that incidents like this will not happen again.”

The Spanish men’s soccer team, which was invited to the concentration for the qualifying matches for Euro 2024, made some statements yesterday and criticized Rubiales for his performance.

In the statement read by the team captain, Álvaro Morata, “We reject the unacceptable behavior of Mr. Rubiales, who cannot meet the requirements of the institution he represents, and which is far from our values. We stand firmly and unequivocally by the values ​​that sport represents. Spanish football must be an engine of respect, inspiration, inclusion and diversity and must set an example in its behavior both on and off the pitch”. expressions were used.

THE RUBIALS EVENT

During the medal ceremony and post-match celebrations in Sydney, the Spanish Women’s Soccer Team, which became world champions for the first time in its history by beating England 1-0 in the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on August 20, received some Reactions from the president of the RFEF Rubiales.

Rubiales, who made inappropriate movements from the stands during the show of joy after Spain’s victory, later kissed Spanish soccer player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips at the medal ceremony.

In Spain all the political and social pressures continue so that Rubiales, temporarily dismissed in the framework of the investigation opened by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, resigns.

The Sports Arbitration Court (TAD), which evaluated the request of the Higher Sports Council under the Ministry of Culture and Sports, had made a decision that legally paved the way for Rubiales, since it did not even define a “serious crime”. although he considered Rubiales’ actions as “two felonies for inappropriate conduct.”

The Spanish government, for its part, went back to the TAD and tried to remove Rubiales from office, criticizing him for “damaging the image of the country.”

Rubiales, who accuses the Government of putting pressure on the judiciary, does not resign despite all the reactions from his country.