{"id":152798,"date":"2025-07-01T21:56:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/a-european-championship-to-conclude-the-catharsis-of-womens-football-now-we-feel-freer-more-confident\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:56:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:56:09","slug":"a-european-championship-to-conclude-the-catharsis-of-womens-football-now-we-feel-freer-more-confident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/a-european-championship-to-conclude-the-catharsis-of-womens-football-now-we-feel-freer-more-confident\/","title":{"rendered":"A European Championship to conclude the catharsis of women’s football: “Now we feel freer, more confident.”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On July 20, 2022, \u00a0Spain\u00a0 faced a heartbreaking loss in the quarter-finals of the \u00a0Women’s Eurocup\u00a0 against \u00a0England\u00a0 (2-1). This painful defeat not only left a scar but also set the stage for triumph two years later when they became champions in the \u00a02023 World Cup\u00a0. Now, looking back, it’s apparent this wound has healed\u2014though it required a journey through significant pain. Among the roster for the upcoming championship are \u00a012 of the 23 players\u00a0 who bolstered that pivotal Eurocup team, now seeking Spain\u2019s first continental title. This renewed squad feels more appreciated and capable of focusing solely on \u00a0football\u00a0, gaining vital support from their fans and the City of Football. The monumental shift in perception towards Spanish women\u2019s football was catalyzed by a distressing incident that highlighted the urgency for change.<\/p>\n

The legal consequences for \u00a0Luis Rubiales\u00a0 (18 months of penalties for kissing \u00a0Jenni Hermoso\u00a0) arose just weeks ago, while the pivotal shift in attitudes took shape on August 20, 2023. The players had previously voiced their demands for improvements to Rubiales and coach \u00a0Jorge Vilda\u00a0, yet none listened. In response, \u00a015 players\u00a0, including current captains \u00a0Aitana Bonmat\u00ed\u00a0 and \u00a0Mariona Caldentey\u00a0, justifiably felt compelled to submit a letter interpreted by the RFEF as a resignation.<\/p>\n

Initially, there were minor adjustments, but the excitement to participate in the \u00a0World Cup\u00a0 momentarily overshadowed their fight for improvement. The triumph came with \u00a0Olga Carmona\u2019s\u00a0 goal against England, marking a second World Championship for Spain. However, the emotional aftermath of Rubiales’ non-consensual kiss on Hermoso during the trophy presentation reignited a storm that has lasted for two years.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore Free, Secure, and Supported\u201d<\/h2>\n

Despite Rubiales\u2019 attempts to dismiss the gravity of his actions and his resistance during a scandalous assembly, the \u00a0champions received overwhelming support\u00a0 from both the public and political realms. Rubiales faced disqualification from \u00a0UEFA\u00a0 and was compelled to resign; Jorge Vilda was dismissed as well. The reins were handed over to his second-in-command, \u00a0Montse Tom\u00e9\u00a0, who, alongside the \u00a0RFEF\u00a0 and the \u00a0Consejo Superior de Deportes\u00a0, worked tirelessly to regain trust\u2014a challenge that has since been surmounted.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow we feel more free, more secure, and supported,\u201d stated \u00a0Alexia Putellas\u00a0 not long ago. The relationship with Tom\u00e9, which began amid tension during a team meeting in \u00a0Oliva\u00a0 (Valencia), has evolved positively. Like a sculptor, the coach has molded the team amidst competition, overcoming initial clashes with leading players such as Aitana and working through minor strategic errors in crucial games.<\/p>\n

Challenges became apparent, such as when a wrong lineup was submitted to \u00a0UEFA\u00a0 without players \u00a0Irene Paredes\u00a0, \u00a0Ivana Andr\u00e9s\u00a0, \u00a0Esther Gonz\u00e1lez\u00a0, and \u00a0Mariona Caldentey\u00a0. Moreover, the continuous query regarding \u00a0Jenni Hermoso\u00a0 in every squad announcement remains a point of contention, as she navigates the judicial process against Rubiales, raising concerns within the RFEF.<\/p>\n

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Tom\u00e9 has managed to lead the team, particularly through her commitment to \u00a0revitalizing\u00a0 it with younger players, despite their limited national experience. Veteran players like Alexia and Paredes return to the Eurocup for their fourth try, now joined by Aitana and Mariona, embodying a blend of tradition and fresh talent.<\/p>\n

The Long Curse of the Quarters<\/h2>\n

Amidst the turmoil, Spain secured their title in the \u00a0Nations League\u00a0, successfully qualifying for this Eurocup and the upcoming Nations League finale. However, their disappointing performance at the \u00a0Paris Olympics\u00a0, where they lost the bronze medal to \u00a0Germany\u00a0, shadowed their journey.<\/p>\n

Entering the Eurocup, the team aims to break the longstanding curse that has confined them to quarter-finals since 1997. They will face \u00a0Portugal\u00a0, \u00a0Belgium\u00a0, and \u00a0Italy\u00a0 in the group stage, while potential matches against \u00a0England\u00a0, \u00a0France\u00a0, or \u00a0Germany\u00a0 loom ahead if they wish to advance to the later stages.<\/p>\n

At their training hub in Lausanne, there are no defined limits placed on ambitions. They await Aitana\u2019s recovery from \u00a0viral meningitis\u00a0, who is progressing well, and are keeping a close watch on goalkeeper \u00a0Cata Coll\u00a0, currently fighting through tonsillitis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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Inma Lid\u00f3nEnviada especial Lausana (Suiza) Enviada especial Lausana (Suiza) Actualizado Martes, 1 julio 2025 – 23:24 On July 20, 2022, \u00a0Spain\u00a0 faced a heartbreaking loss in the quarter-finals of the \u00a0Women’s Eurocup\u00a0 against \u00a0England\u00a0 (2-1). This painful defeat not only left a scar but also set the stage for triumph two years later when they […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[36710,36808,37938],"class_list":["post-152798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general","tag-deportes","tag-deportes-futbol-futbol-femenino","tag-eurocopa-femenina"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=152798"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152798\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=152798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=152798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=152798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}