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Valencia to appeal against ‘unfair’ sanctions following racist abuse of Vinicius

The club have been ordered to close the south stand for five matches and have received a fine of 45,000 euros (£39,000).

The Independent UK

Tensions in women’s football risk undermining the 2023 World Cup

Elite players are at loggerheads with federations slow to wake up to the opportunities for growth within the game

The Guardian - UK

Spain, France, Canada: What World Cup player boycotts reveal about the paradox of power in women's football

Despite the rapid growth of women's football, where players have more power than ever, they must still sacrifice their careers in order to create long-lasting change.

ABC News

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Spain will 'sign' French defender Le Normand

Barcelona (AFP) - French defender Robin Le Normand has begun the process of obtaining dual nationality in order to play for the Spain national team, a Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) source told AFP.

AFP

Why Spain's best footballers missed the Cup of Nations and could boycott the 2023 Women's World Cup

An ongoing dispute between 15 senior Spanish players, the head coach, and their federation could completely derail their Women's World Cup hopes.

ABC News

Spanish third tier on brink of collapse as federation and club fallout continues

The Primera Federación could be abandoned after just 18 months, with clubs set to risk funding unless they fall in line with RFEF financial rules

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona kicked out of Spanish women's cup for fielding ineligible player

The domestic champions won't be able to defend their Copa de la Reina title from last season after fielding a player who should have served a one-match suspension that hung over from last season

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Barcelona stars snubbed by Spanish FA in bizarre medal ceremony after Jorge Vilda row

Last year, 15 players wrote to the Royal Spanish Football Federation to criticise the methods of women's national team manager Jorge Vilda, who has been in the role since 2015

Daily Mirror

Barcelona face being kicked out of tournament for fielding ineligible player

Barcelona defeated Osasuna 9-0 in the Copa de la Reina last 16 on Tuesday evening but could now be thrown out of the tournament for fielding Geyse Ferreira, who scored in the comfortable win.

Daily Mirror

Luis Enrique Spain sacking could offer Liverpool midfielder international return

Thiago Alcantara was left out of Spain's World Cup squad but coach Luis Enrique has been sacked following their shock exit

Liverpool Echo

Luis Enrique sacked by Spain after early World Cup exit as U21s boss Luis de la Fuente takes coaching reins

Luis Enrique has left his job as Spain coach after being knocked out of the World Cup at the last-16 stage, with Luis de la Fuente taking over.

Evening Standard

Luis Enrique quits as Spain manager after humiliating World Cup exit

Spain were knocked out of the World Cup at the round of 16 after losing to Morocco on penalties, prompting manager Luis Enrique to quit his job less than 48 hours later

Daily Mirror

Robert Lewandowski handed three-match ban after suffering World Cup heartbreak

Poland were knocked out of the World Cup in the round of 16, and striker Robert Lewandowski will have an extended break from action when he returns to club side Barcelona

Daily Mirror

European football 'united' as Ukraine joins Spain, Portugal 2030 World Cup bid

Nyon (Switzerland) (AFP) - Ukrainian football association (UAF) president Andriy Pavelko said European football was "united" after his country was added to Portugal and Spain's bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

AFP

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AFP

European football 'united' as Ukraine added to Spain, Portugal 2030 World Cup bid

The Independent UK

Ukraine to bid for World Cup with Spain and Portugal

Ukraine could host one of the groups if the joint bid is successful

Evening Standard

Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal joint bid to host 2030 World Cup

Ukraine has joined Spain and Portugal’s joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, it was confirmed on Wednesday.

AFP

Ukraine to join Spain and Portugal in 2030 World Cup bid

Nyon (Switzerland) (AFP) - War-torn Ukraine will join Spain and Portugal in a bid to host the 2030 World Cup, presidents from the three countries' football associations announced on Wednesday.

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'Deeply hurt' Vilda drops Spain rebels in depleted women's squad

Las Rozas de Madrid (Spain) (AFP) - Spain women's national team coach Jorge Vilda named a hugely depleted squad for October's international friendlies on Friday, excluding several star names who asked not to be considered due to a bitter dispute with the Spanish football federation (RFEF).

The Independent UK

Spain Women players deny asking for national coach Jorge Vilda to be sacked

The RFEF stated the 15 players in question could be disqualified for up to five years

The Guardian - UK

Player mutiny exposes deeper issues within Spanish women’s football

A group of 15 players have lifted the lid on a wider crisis within the national team by refusing to play until changes are made

Daily Mirror

Spanish FA back boss after 15 players resign from national team in protest over welfare

Spain's international women's team have been rocked by 15 player resignations who called for the removal of boss Jorge Vilda due to their "health and emotional state"

The National (Scotland)

Mutiny in Spain camp as players call for removal of coach Jorge Vilda

Spain lost to England in the European Championships.

The Independent UK

Spanish football chiefs demand squad ‘ask for forgiveness’ after women’s team refuse to play for coach

Spain lost to England in the European Championships.

The Guardian - UK

Mutiny in Spain squad as 15 footballers refuse to play in bid to oust head coach

Fifteen Spain players have declared themselves unavailable for selection for as long as Jorge Vilda continues as head coach

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