The Spanish soccer federation fired womens national team coach Jorge Vilda on Tuesday, less than three weeks after his team won the Womens World Cup title and amid the controversy involving suspended federation president Luis Rubiales. The coach was among those who applauded Rubiales when he refused to resign despite facing widespread criticism for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent during the title celebrations in Sydney last month. Montse Tomé was appointed as Vilda's replacement, making her the first woman to hold the job. She had been one of Vildas assistant coaches since 2018. Rubiales, who also grabbed his crotch in a lewd victory gesture after the final, has been provisionally suspended by FIFA and is facing a Spanish government case against him for the conduct that prompted a storm of criticism and led to widespread calls for his resignation. Vilda later said Rubiales behavior was improper. Mens coach Luis de la Fuente also applauded Rubiales diatribe against what he called false feminists, and apologized on Friday for having clapped in what he described an inexcusable human error.

Subscribe to WRAL:

https://youtube.com/c/wral5

Follow WRAL:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/WRALTV

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WRAL

IG: https://instagram.com/wral

About WRAL-TV:

WRAL is your Raleigh, North Carolina news source. Check out our videos for the latest news in Raleigh, local sports, Raleigh weather, and more at https://WRAL.com

#soccer #spain