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September 6, 2023

Montse Tomé Becomes First Woman to Coach Spanish Women's National Soccer Team
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The Spanish soccer federation has appointed Montse Tomé to become the
first woman to serve as coach of the women's national soccer team, which
won the Women's World Cup three weeks ago. The announcement was made
shortly after the federation fired coach Jorge Vilda, who had long faced
criticism for his coaching style. Calls for Vilda's resignation grew
after he expressed support for Spanish soccer federation president Luis
Rubiales, who forcibly kissed Spanish player Jenni Hermoso during the
Women's World Cup awards ceremony. Rubiales is facing nationwide calls
to be ousted, including from the women's soccer team, staff and
prominent politicians. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said, "One
cannot aspire to represent Spain and make Spain look bad with attitudes
and speeches that embarrass us and that do not represent us."


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