Spain's national women's football team faces ongoing challenges against misogyny and mistreatment from their federation. Following their 2023 World Cup victory, the unwanted kiss from football chief Luis Rubiales exacerbated these issues. The team's upcoming participation in the Women's Euro 2025 highlights their status as favorites and symbols of the fight for equality. Joanna Pardos' documentary, focusing on these events, illustrates the significance of players' struggles. The kiss by Rubiales triggered a deeper exploration of systemic issues within football, particularly after 15 players previously voiced their concerns about management and treatment.
The duelling conflicts of Spain's national women's team exploded into public view after they won the World Cup in 2023, a historic triumph that was overshadowed by an unwanted kiss on the lips from the country's football chief.
Widely seen as the favourites to win, the reigning world champions have also become a global symbol of women's fight for equality, on and off the field.
Rubiales' terrible behaviour at the World Cup was like the straw that broke the camel's back... but the kiss helped to expose the whole iceberg underneath.
Prior to the World Cup, 15 La Roja players faced public smears and belittling by some media after they refused to play for Jorge Vilda, the coach at the time.
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