Spain women’s coach Jorge Vilda said his side had showed courage in their 2-0 friendly win over United States on Tuesday, recording their first victory over the world champions despite missing several key players amid off-field controversy.
Vilda had omitted 15 players from his squad who had reportedly told the national federation (RFEF) they would quit international duty if he remained in charge.
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The players were said to be unhappy with the management of injuries, the atmosphere in the locker room, Vilda’s team selection and his training sessions.
The players have denied asking for the coach to be sacked and said they had only raised their concerns with RFEF in order to improve the performance of the group.
“I think it’s a historic day for Spanish football as we beat the United States, the top team in the world, for the very first time,” Vilda said.
