Spanish striker Borja Iglesias announces he will not play for the Spanish national team in support of the women's national team after Luis Rubiales refused to resign as RFEF president. 🚨
“As a footballer and as a person, I do not feel represented by what happened today… I have
FC Barcelona manager Xavi has come out in support of Jenni Hermoso:
“Firstly, unconditional support for Jenni & players in the women's game. Secondly, condemn the behaviour of the RFEF president, which was totally unacceptable. Thirdly, I express sadness that it has taken away
The ENTIRE coaching staff of Spain manager Jorge Vilda have unanimously resigned citing RFEF President Luis Rubiales' behavior during World Cup celebrations.
Jorge Vilda does NOT plan on resigning.
Atletico Madrid won The Women's Cup over AC Milan and captain Lola Gallardo celebrated by wearing Jenni Hermoso's Spain jersey. ❤️
Hermoso was in attendance for the game. 👏
One of the true greats of the game. Football is better because of you,
@alexmorgan13
.
Congratulations on an outstanding career, we can't wait to see what's next ❤️
Aug. 20: Spain win World Cup, Luis Rubiales forcibly kisses Jenni Hermoso during celebrations.
Aug. 25: Over 80+ current and ex-Spanish players sign statement stating they will not play for Spain under current RFEF leadership.
Aug 26. Manager Jorge Vilda's entire coaching staff
A government minister in Brazil announced a change in office hours during the
#FIFAWWC
to allow for the public to support
@SelecaoFeminina
. 🇧🇷
— When the games are at 7:30 AM, work starts at 11 AM
— When the games are at 8 AM, work starts at 12 PM
Breaking barriers 📈📈
UChicago men’s soccer head coach Julianne Sitch is the first woman to lead a men’s soccer team to a NCAA championship title‼️
🎥: via NCAA
The NWSL teams continue showing support for Jenni Hermoso and the Spanish players. ❤️
@HoustonDash
and
@thekccurrent
have 'Contigo Jenni' on their wrists.
Chloe Kelly’s winning penalty was the fastest shot recorded at
#FIFAWWC
at 110.79 km/h, as measured by the Connected Ball Technology inside the adidas Oceaunz official match ball. 🚀
Salma Paralluelo gave up a promising track & field career to sign with Barcelona last summer.
She set multiple U-20 Spanish records in the 400 meters & 400 meter hurdles and is the 2nd youngest athlete to ever compete at the European Indoor Championships.
She has scored 22
Atletico Madrid's Leicy Santos scored the winner against AC Milan in the final of The Women's Cup and proceeded to celebrate by holding up Jenni Hermoso's Spanish team jersey.
Hermoso was in the crowd and Santos pointed towards her after scoring. ❤️
"This team (Spain) deserves to be celebrated, deserves to be listened to." 👏
Sarina Wiegman praises the Spanish Women's National Team and delivers a message of solidarity. ❤️
Julie Ertz started 17 matches and played 1,494 minutes in the last three FIFA Women’s World Cups.
That’s the most minutes + starts than any
#USWNT
player over the last three editions of the tournament. 🇺🇸
✍️
@optatag
Megan Rapinoe goes down with an injury less than three minutes into the NWSL Final in her last career game 💔
She receives a standing ovation from Snapdragon Stadium
"You'll go up to a little girl and she'll either look at her mom or her parents will look at me and go 'She looks just like you!' You see their eyes light up..."
@USWNT
's
@_alana_cook
,
@100Purcent
and
@naomi_girma
joined
@briscurry
to discuss why representation matters.
USWNT legend
@HeatherOReilly
, who last played competitive soccer in 2019 with NC Courage, is coming out of retirement to join Irish club
@shelsfc
. 🇺🇸🇮🇪
Shelbourne FC will compete in the 2022-23
@UWCL
as well. 👀
Ronaldo becomes the first man to join the elite crew of players who have scored at FIVE World Cups ⚡
He joins legends Marta and Christine Sinclair 🇧🇷🇨🇦
Washington Spirit midfielder Jordan Baggett went down in extra time.
The cart was taking too long to get to her, so her teammates ran with the cart and the medical professional to speed things up.
"I didn't ever think there was another path ... I set a goal to come back and I think nothing would have deterred me from getting to this moment."
Our hearts are so happy for you,
@ChristenPress
💖