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According to El Espanol, a meeting involving players and their FUTPro union representatives lasted long into Thursday evening. It concluded with 41 stars insisting they will not play for Spain until there is \u2018systemic change\u2019 within the Spanish football authority.<\/p>\n
The federation have made a few changes, including the sacking of head coach Jorge Vilda. Rubiales finally resigned last week. But the players insist that is not enough.<\/p>\n
An excerpt of a statement shared by all players reads: \u201cThe changes made are not enough for the players to feel safe, where women are respected, where there is support for women\u2019s football and where we can maximise our potential.\u201d<\/p>\n
The players have demanded sweeping changes including the removal of high-ranking individuals from their roles. They also want those close to Rubiales to be moved on after some were seen clapping the former defender during a chaotic press conference in which he furiously refused to resign.<\/p>\n
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DON’T MISS… <\/strong> Spanish players allegedly also believe senior figures wanted to coerce Hermoso into appearing in an apology video alongside Rubiales and Vilda. Olga Carmona, the World Cup-winning scorer and captain, warned the strike will go on as her team-mates “continue along that line of growth and improvements to be able to develop our profession at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n Rubiales finally stood down from his position last week, bizarrely choosing to do so during an interview with television host Piers Morgan on Sunday. Rubiales testified at Spain\u2019s High Court on Friday, charged with sexual assault and coercion.<\/p>\n It continues a month-long saga following Spain\u2019s World Cup triumph on August 20. Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation, with the Spanish forward alleging that it was non-consensual. Rubiales denies the allegations.<\/p>\n
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