Tag: Vilda
Spanish women's soccer coach Vilda fired in wake of Rubiales kissing scandal
Spain’s football federation has fired the coach of its World Cup-winning women’s team. Jorge Vilda’s sacking comes after FIFA suspended the federation president Luis Rubiales. He has been criticised for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the World Cup victory celebration in Australia two weeks ago. Al Jazeera’s sports presenter Andy Richardson joins us to discuss the latest updates. Subscribe to our channel…
Spain’s World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda sacked as kiss row continues – BBC News
The head coach of Spain’s Women’s World Cup winning side, Jorge Vilda has been sacked, as the Luis Rubiales kiss scandal continues. Spain’s win was overshadowed by their football federation president Rubiales kissing forward Jenni Hermoso after the final – which she said was not consensual – and Rubiales’s refusal to resign led to most of Vilda’s coaching staff resigning, and 81 players refusing to…