Sarina Wiegman, the manager of the England Women's team, attacked the Spanish FA and Luis Rubiales in her remarks at a UEFA presentation ceremony on August 31.
Wiegman led the Lionesses to victory at Euro 2022 last summer, earning her the title of UEFA Women's Coach of the Year.
Wiegman took the chance to encourage the Spain Women's team after receiving her trophy from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin at the presentation event in Monaco.
When Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso without her permission during the celebrations after Spain's victory over England in the Women's World Cup final earlier this month, Wiegman said she was "hurt" by the Spanish FA's response, which passionately backed Rubiales.
Rubiales, who refused to step down and even threatened Hermoso with legal action, is currently under FIFA suspension, and Weigman has emphasized that the problems that have arisen in the wake of Spain's success demonstrate that there is still much progress to be made in both women's football and society.
"Can i send a message please?" Wiegman said to the crowd after receiving her trophy.
Well, first of all, thanks everyone for voting, especially of course colleagues, it’s really special, I’m very honoured.
‘Also thanks to everyone who’s involved with the Lionesses, of course the team, the incredible team, players and staff and the support from the FA.
‘But it also feels a little different. We all know the issues around the Spanish team, it really hurts me as a coach, as a mother of two daughters, as a wife, and as a human being, it shows the game has grown so much but there’s also still a long way to go in women’s football and in society.
Watch the video below:
England manager Sarina Wiegman's acceptance speech.
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 31, 2023
Respect.
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