Record scorer Jenni Hermoso, who made headlines for her fight against sexism in Spanish soccer, has revealed another reason why the national team's former coach, Jorge Vilda, had to go. According to Hermoso, players felt that Vilda routinely invaded their privacy, causing discomfort within the team. Vilda had led Spain to the Women's World Cup title in August 2022 but was fired shortly after, following criticism of the former federation president Luis Rubiales, who kissed Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the awards ceremony.
In an interview clip released on Friday from the 'Planeta Calleja' show on Spanish TV channel Cuatro, Hermoso shed light on the unease that players experienced when they were gathered at hotels. She mentioned that Vilda insisted on speaking to them personally before they went to bed, requiring them to leave their doors open. 'He said it was because it was the only moment when he could speak personally with us,' Hermoso revealed.
