NYON, Switzerland—One day after Spanish official Luis Rubiales finally resigned from his leadership jobs, European soccer body UEFA hosted a storied group of women players and coaches for a conference Monday to help shape a brighter future for their game. And when it was over, UEFA thanked its now-former vice president “for his…
Pachuca’s Jenni Hermoso smiles during a tribute before a Mexican women’s soccer league match between Pachuca and Pumas at the Miguel Hidalgo Stadium in Pachuca, Mexico, Sunday., European soccer body UEFA hosted a storied group of women players and coaches for a conference Monday to help shape a brighter future for their game.
“Today, this subject obviously came up,” Boquete told The Associated Press when asked if the Rubiales controversy was on the agenda. “A little bit specifics but also in general, what we can do to protect players or to give them a safe space.” this year to create “an institutional yet independent voice of experience and expertise” on subjects including player welfare.
His resignation late Sunday — which appeared coordinated with an interview on a British cable news channel — offered no apology to Hermoso. He did stress not wanting to distract from Spain’s bid to host the men’s 2030 World Cup in a UEFA-backed project with Portugal, Morocco and possibly Ukraine. “UEFA acknowledges the public discourse surrounding Mr. Rubiales and his recent actions but would also like to thank him for his many years of service to European football,” it said. “In view of the ongoing legal proceedings, UEFA has no further comments to make on this matter.”
“We have the opportunity here,” said Boquete, whose 38 goals for Spain is second on its all-time women’s list behind Hermoso.
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