1 year ago
Hermoso Excluded from Spain's Women's Euro Squad
Jenni Hermoso, a prominent Spanish soccer player, has been left out of the upcoming Women's European Championship squad.
This decision was made by coach Montse Tomé.
The omission comes after a scandal involving a non-consensual kiss by the former federation president, Luis Rubiales, which led to a guilty verdict.
Hermoso, who plays for a Mexican club, had also not been called up since friendlies in October.
Spain’s team includes stars like Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati.
The team is preparing for the tournament with a friendly against Japan and will then travel to Switzerland.
Spain won the World Cup in 2023 and Nations League title last year.
Jenni Hermoso was not included in the Spanish squad for the Women’s European Championship.
The decision was made by coach Montse Tomé.
The exclusion follows the sexual assault verdict against Luis Rubiales.
Spain will play a friendly against Japan on June 27 before the tournament.
Spain's Euro debut is against Portugal on July 3.
- Who
- Jenni Hermoso, coach Montse Tomé, Luis Rubiales, and various players from Spain’s national team.
- What
- Jenni Hermoso was not included in Spain’s squad for the Women’s European Championship.
- Where
- The tournament will be held in Switzerland. The training camp will be in Spain.
- When
- The Women’s European Championship is upcoming. The training camp begins next Thursday. Spain will play a friendly against Japan on June 27 and debut against Portugal on July 3.
- Why
- The coach stated a new cycle was beginning after the Olympics. Hermoso was not selected for national duty since October friendlies.
Key facts
- Player Excluded
- Jenni Hermoso
- Event
- Women's European Championship
- Coach
- Montse Tomé
- Tournament Start
- July 3
- Hermoso's Team
- Tigres (Mexican Club)
- Rubiales Verdict
- Guilty of sexual assault
