Spain call-up 15 World Cup winners despite boycott over Luis Rubiales-affair

Jenni Hermoso not selected by new head coach Montse ToméSelections seen in some quarters as attempt to break boycott

Jenni Hermoso has not been included in Spain’s first squad since lifting the Women’s World Cup but 15 of her teammates from that triumph in Australia have been called up despite announcing a boycott.

A group of 81 players, including all 23 members of the World Cup squad, indicated three weeks ago that they would not play for Spain again while Luis Rubiales remained Spanish football federation (RFEF) president as a result of his behaviour at the final. Rubiales caused a huge controversy after kissing Hermoso on the lips during the medal ceremony following the team’s 1-0 victory over England. Hermoso insists she did not consent to the kiss.

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