39 Spanish footballers, including the vast majority of world champions, have requested “forceful changes in leadership positions” of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF); and they have stated that what has been done so far, such as the resignation of Luis Rubiales as president, “are not enough” to feel “in a safe place.”
In the statement, the players ask, in order for there to be “absolute transparency” in the federative body, a “restructuring of the organizational chart of women’s football”; the “restructuring of the presidential cabinet and the general secretary”; the “resignation of the president of the RFEF”; the “restructuring of the communication and marketing area”; and the “restructuring of the Integrity directorate.” This statement does not bear the signature of two of the world champions such as Madrid players Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Zornoza, although their reasons have not been revealed.
This note has been made public after they have informed the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that they are not going to attend the next call for the National Team, understanding that the changes made in this body are not enough. Sources close to the players confirmed this decision to EFE, hours before the new coach, Montse Tomé, Jorge Vilda’s replacement, announces this Friday the call for the Nations League matches against Sweden on the 22nd and against Switzerland. on the 26th.