The players’ demands came on a day that a restraining order was granted against Luis Rubiales, the former head of the federation, who forcibly kissed a star forward, Jennifer Hermoso.
Category: Union of European Football Assns (UEFA)
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Jorge Vilda, Coach of Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team, Is Fired
Players had accused the coach, Jorge Vilda, of outdated methods and controlling behavior. His boss, Luis Rubiales, is still embroiled in scandal over a nonconsensual kiss.
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Liverpool Fans Will Get Refunds for Champions League Final Tickets
The New York Times – Sports:European soccer’s governing body will return millions of dollars to fans affected by dangerous overcrowding that its own investigation said could have turned deadly.
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Champions League Overcrowding Was a ‘Near Miss’ for UEFA
The New York Times – Sports:Independent investigators concluded it was only a “matter of chance” that the dangerous scenes at last year’s Liverpool-Real Madrid final did not lead to deaths.
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The Premier League’s Charges Against Manchester City, Explained
The New York Times – Sports:Could City really get tossed out of the Premier League? The rules are clear. The outcome of a complicated case is not.