Spain’s historic win at the FIFAWWC continues to be overshadowed by controversies with the coach of the side Jorge Vilda the latest to be accused of inappropriate behaviour.
The FIFAWWC winning coach Jorge Vilda has come under heavy criticism after an inappropriate video of him surfaced on social media.
Vilda and Spain made history last week after he led La Roja to a first-ever FIFAWWC title in Australia.
Spain defeated European champions England 1-0 in the final, with captain Olga Carmona the hero of the day as she scored the historic winner.
Following Spain’s victory last Sunday, there was a bizarre moment between La Roja’s Jennifer Hermoso and the president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales.
Rubiales was one of the top personalities who was on the podium during the medal ceremony as they congratulated the world champion.
However, the Spanish Federation chief hugged Hermoso, held her face with both hands and, between laughs, before planting a kiss on her mouth. His action has since been criticised heavily after trending.
In a similar development, the coach of the side is the latest to be accused of inappropriate action following another video.
According to a report by the Mirror, coach Vilda was seen appearing to grab the breast of her female coach during their celebrations in the final.
Per the report, after captain Carmona’s 29th-minute goal against the Lionesses, the footage shows the staff celebrating, during which Vilda’s left hand was seen on a female staff member’s breast.
The said video lasted less than 10 seconds and has circulated widely on social media leading to negative reactions.
“Still not understanding because no one is talking about Jorge Vilda’s touch, only Rubiales. They have to pay both,” one of the replies in the comments noted.
“I have denounced Vilda’s sexual assault towards a player who is squeezing a breast. It is a serious crime. It also surprises me that the focus is only on Rubiales. Both of them and all those who disparage women’s soccer and have sexist behaviors must be dismissed,” another added.
