Itâs been weeks since Spain lifted the Womenâs World Cup trophy for the first time, but its success is still overshadowed by the controversy sparked by Luis Rubialesâ kiss to Jenni Hermoso.
Barcelona star Alexia Putellas is among a group of 30 players who released a statement last week saying they would not return to the national team until they see serious changes in the Spanish FAâs structure.
Newly appointed manager Montse Tome decided to call up many of the players who signed the letter anyway, but they insist that their stance hasnât changed. In their latest statement, Putellas and company made it abundantly clear theyâre still not coming back to the national team.
Alexia Putellas among Spanish players who stand firm against Spanish FA
âWhat was expressed on September 15 makes clear and without any option to another interpretation, our firm will not to be called up for justified reasons. These statements remain in full force and effectâ, the playersâ statement reads.
Putellas and company also said this has always been their stance and never told anyone in the Spanish FA the contrary. Therefore, it contradicts Tomeâs version that she had spoken to the players.
Which players requested not to be called up?
The Spanish players who signed a letter declaring themselves uneligible for the national team were Misa RodrĂguez, Cata Coll, Enith SalĂłn, Irene Paredes, Oihane HernĂĄndez, Olga Carmona, Ona Batlle, Aitana BonmatĂ, Alexia Putellas, MarĂa PĂ©rez, Tere Abelleira, Athenea del Castillo, Esther GonzĂĄlez, Eva Navarro, and Mariona Caldentey.
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Jenni Hermoso, RocĂo GĂĄlvez, Salma Paralluelo, Laia Codina, Ivana AndrĂ©s, Irene Guerrero, Claudia Zornoza, and Alba Redondo, on the other hand, were the only world champions to be snubbed by Montse Tome.
