The majority of Spain’s national women’s soccer team has opted to terminate their boycott after extensive negotiations, announced by Victor Francos, the Secretary of State for Sports.
This decision comes on the heels of over seven hours of deliberations, with a firm commitment from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to enact “immediate and substantial reforms.”
It is worth noting that initially, two players from the 23-member squad selected for this month’s Nations League matches, Mapi Leon and Patri Guijarro, had withdrawn from the squad in protest. However, both players will not face any penalties for their decision, as confirmed by Francos.
This resolution was achieved through amicable discussions in Valencia, involving the players, RFEF representatives, the Spanish government’s national sports agency (CSD), and the women’s players’ union, Futpro.
As part of the agreement, a collaborative commission will be established, comprising members from the RFEF, CSD, and the players, tasked with overseeing the implementation of these transformative changes.
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