Overview
- Jenni Hermoso has returned to Spain's women's soccer team after being embroiled in a controversy involving a kiss from former federation president Luis Rubiales at the World Cup's awards ceremony.
- New coach, Montse Tomé, initially left Hermoso out of the squad following the World Cup to protect her amidst the unfolding crisis.
- The team is seeking to shift their focus back to soccer, aiming to secure a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics through their upcoming Nations League games against Italy and Switzerland.
- An agreement has been reached between the players, the federation and the Spanish government to formalize changes demanded by the players, contributing to an overall improvement of women's soccer.
- The investigation continues into the alleged misconduct of Rubiales, who has been accused of sexual assault and coercion, resulting in the firing of some federation officials and the creation of a joint committee involving players.